IT-RIP-11-16

Barbera d'Asti Superiore 'Bionzo', La Spinetta

From Barbera grown in the 14 hectare Bionzo vineyard in Castigliole d’Asti
45-55 years old vines
Grown on calcareous soil
300 meters above sea level with a Southern exposure
Harvested in the last week September to early October
Fermented in rotofermenters for 6 to 7 days
Aged for 16-18 months in new, medium toasted, French oak barrique
Malolactic fermentation in the barrique then aged for another three months in bottle before its release
Not filtered of clarified

Producer:

Vintage:

2016

Country:

Italy

Region:

Piedmont

Appellation:

Barbera d'Asti

Variety:

Barbera