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BARBARESCO DOCG

“MANZOLA”

Grape:
nebbiolo 100%
Area of Production:
vineyard within Manzola cru in municipality of Treiso d’Alba
Area:
1.28 hectares
Altitude:
250 – 350 m above sea level
Orientation:
South
Soil:
calcareous whitish marl and bluish tufa
Type of cultivation:
grown in rows with classic Guyot pruning
Planted:
1980
Harvested:
second week in October
Wine-making process:
in maceration tanks for about 8-10 days with controlled temperature; traditional ageing in large oak barrels for at least 1 year and part in 225 litre casks of French oak. Followed by ageing in bottle
Production:
9,000 bottles
Colour:
ruby red with garnet reflections
Perfume:
ethereal, pleasant and intense, scents that are reminiscent of violets with final notes of spicy ripe fruit
Taste:
dry, refined, elegant and velvety, with good body and structure, with soft tannins, a slight hint of vanilla. Suitable for laying down
Alcohol content:
13.78 % vol.
Total acidity:
5.58 gr. / lt.
Reducing sugars:
0.4 gr. / lt.
Total dry extract:
28.5 gr. / lt.
Recommended serving temperature:
17 – 18 °C. It is advisable to uncork the bottle several hours before serving
Goes well with:
game, roast, braised and grilled meat, and cheese
Also available in bottles of:
1,5 lt. – 3 lt.