BARBERA IL TITON 2016 DOCG 75cl

Vineyards: The grapes come from the company's vineyards located in the western part of the Nizza area, located on variable exposures from South-East to West and with soils ranging from strongly alkaline, poor in organic substance, draining and rich in tuffaceous flakes, to alkaline-clayey and deep. The altitude varies from 200 to 260 m asl and the slope from 5% to 15%. The percentage of origin from the different vineyards varies every year according to the analytical composition of the respective grapes in order to make the organoleptic and qualitative characteristics of the product more constant. Processing: The harvesting operations start from 6 September to 8 October depending on the climatic trend of the season. The classic vinification in steel is immediately followed by placing 100% of the product in 300, 2000 or 3,400 liter oak barrels, by a second decanting variable according to the evolution of the wine from November to February and a third at the end of July of the 'next year; each time the whole mass is mixed and 50% is collected again to be placed in barrique. The final phase of refinement takes place exclusively in large barrels. Reviews and pairings: It can last from 6-7 to 10-15 years depending on the vintage, in proportion to alcohol, extract, color and acidity. Ruby red color with violet reflections that turn to garnet after a long aging. Aroma reminiscent of stone fruit, strawberry, violet, vanilla, almond, sometimes notes of flint. Sapid and full in the mouth, sometimes with good acidity in the juvenile stages. In the early years it goes well with red and grilled meats, then with game, roasts, cheeses and soups. Serving temperature: 18-19 ° C. It may contain sulphites. Total alcohol: 14.5% vol.