Barbera d'Asti Bricco 2022
DOCG, Paolo Conterno, 750 ml
Description
Deep red colour with purple hue and purple nuances when young. Smooth- bodied on palate supported by spices and a warm, balanced finish. A flattering wine and a fine expression of this comparatively less well known grape.
Attributes
| Grape variety: | Barbera |
| Producer: | Paolo Conterno |
| Origin: | Italy / Piemont / Barbera d'Asti |
| Other vintages: | 2021 |
| Label: | Vegan |
| Ripening potential: | 1 to 5 years |
| Drinking temperature: | 16 to 18 °C |
| Food Pairing: | Spaghetti con sugo al basilico, Saltimbocca, Cold fish dish, dried meat, Risotto with ceps, Succulent chicken breast with cream sauc, Scaloppine di vitello al limone |
| Vinification: | fermentation in steel tank, short must fermentation |
| Harvest: | hand-picking |
| Maturation: | in large wooden barrel/foudre |
| Maturation duration: | 12 months |
| Volume: | 13.5 % |
| Note: | Contains sulphites |
Paolo Conterno
The history of the Paolo Conterno winery dates back to 1886. With the founding of Casa della Ginestra in Monforte d'Alba, Paolo Conterno laid the foundation for a family tradition that is now continued in the fourth generation by Giorgio Conterno. The focus has always been on producing wines that authentically reflect their origin, character and vintage.
Deeply rooted in the hills of the Langhe, the estate is located in the historic Ginestra cru – the place where the family comes from and which remains at the heart of the estate to this day. The vineyards extend over an altitude of 300 to 350 metres, with a predominantly south to south-east exposure. Calcareous clay soils, interspersed with chalk and mineral deposits, characterise the terroir here. Combined with a special microclimate – warm days, cool nights and constant ventilation – this creates ideal conditions for expressive, structured wines.
Barbera
The all-around culinary companion
The Barbera grape is one of the cornerstones of the Piedmont. It lends its name to three cultivation areas: Barbera d’Asti, Barbera d’Alba and Barbera di Monferrato. There are fierce rivalries. Thus the vintners of Asti assert that their Barbera is better than those from Alba, because the best sites in Alba are reserved for Barolo and Barberesco. The truth is, there are all kinds of Barbera: young and fruity, ripe and complex, simple or sophisticated. The best representatives are ruby red with pure, sweet cherry fruit, soft body and fresh acidity. They are fantastic culinary companions: there is scarcely any Italian dish with which they do not fit. The variety is well-distributed, thanks to the Italian emigrants in California.
Italy
Italy – Where wine is a way of life
The Italian wine regions are extremely diverse, and this is made clear in their wines. Established varieties such as Merlot, Syrah, and Sauvignon can be found on just 15 percent of the total vine growing area. The remaining 85 percent is reserved for autochthonous, indigenous varieties. More than 2,000 different grape varieties are grown under diverse conditions and pressed with various techniques into wines that reach the top tier of the international wine market.
