Barbera d’Alba Superiore La Pichetera

Azienda Agricola SOBRERO F. & F | Red Wines | Italy | 415.00 CZK

A lovely, brilliant, purplish ruby. Remarkably lively, concentrated aromas of full-bodied fruit, with a lovely hint of spice in the background. Entering confidently in the mouth, it builds impressive breadth and a firm tannic structure. Succulent, juicy fruit, enriched with nuances of leather, liquorice, and dried leaves, contributes to classic varietal character, and it unfurls a lengthy, vibrant finish marked by an appealing acid tang. Still young, it exhibits significant cellaring potential.
Serving suggestions: Main courses of meat, particularly mixed boiled meats, stews, and braises, including poultry; hot antipasto dishes that are complex and rich.

Training method and vine density: Vertical Guyot, at 6,000 vines per hectare.

Average age of producing vineyards: From 5 to 30 years

Yield per hectare: 80 quintals

Fermentation and maturation: Fermentation in French oak tonneaux for some 10 days, with punchdowns but no pumpovers. After drawing off, the vats are cleaned and the wine is returned to them for malolactic fermentation, with bâtonnage. The wine then matures on the fine lees for one year, racked only once, and is then given a further 3 months’ ageing in glass before release.

Alcohol: 13.5%