Azienda Agricola Tenuta Il Falchetto
Barbera d'Asti Superiore
2017
$35.75
About this winery
Our vineyards have the privilege of being respectively in the subzone of Canelli Docg and Nizza Docg. We manage the vineyards manually from pruning to harvest. We pay great attention to the quality of the grapes, to the yield of every single vine and we do not use insecticides/herbicides and we follow a sustainable production system. Our goal is to produce high quality wines using innovation and research but always respecting the tradition to obtain wines that are the best expression of the...
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Product notes
100% Barbera
Production notes
Destemming and pressing of the grapes, fermentation in stainless steel, and after racking, 4-6 months in stainless steel. Aging for 12-14 months, partly in 30-hL barrels and 2.25-hL barriques.
Tasting notes
Intense red color with purple highlights, aromas of red fruits and balsamic notes of coffee and chocolate. On the palate, it is full-bodied, persistent, and has excellent acidity. Serve at 16°C, paired with red meats and aged cheeses.