BARBERA D’ASTI DOCG
L’Avvocata
This wine is named after the vineyard owner, a lawyer. Strict, stern, and commanding, she has always been known as simply “the lawyer”. The young, vivacious wine is almost comically at odds with its serious namesake.
Appellation:
Barbera d’Asti d.o.c.g.
Grape variety:
100% Barbera
Exposure:
south west – south east
Soil composition:
calcareous clay marl with prevalence of silt
Vineyard altitude:
650-820 ft a.s.l.
Training system:
Guyot
Harvest:
selection in vineyards of the healthiest, ripest grapes hand collected in 20 kg picking baskets
Vinification system:
maceration with skin contact with short and soft pumping over the skin cap
Malolactic:
totally carried out
Aging:
stainless steel tanks
Color:
ruby red
Nose:
red fruits aromas, floreal hints
Taste:
fresh and juicy
Pairings:
ragout pasta, stewed baby squids with peas, light seasoned cheeses
Serving temperature:
16°/18° C.
Sizes:
0,750 l.
