Merkki: Doria di Montalto

Barbera AD Oltrepò Pavese DOC Evolved into Chestnut I Doria di Montalto at the sight is dressed in an important pastel ruby ​​red, with purple reflections.

The nose is fruity, blackberry and raspberry alternate well immediately. Dill and fern enrich the vegetable component giving finesse and grace. Careful hints of flint and dark chocolate carefully outline the finish.

On the palate Barbera AD Evoluto in Castagno is particular, with a fine and soft tannic texture, a robust body and fine greasiness. Wood sandalwood and almond close with wise harmony.


Description
Type: red - stationary
Alcoholic content: 13%
Classification: DOC Oltrepò Pavese Barbera
Grapes: 100% Barbera.
Content: 75.0 cl
Average altitude: 250 meters
Vineyard exposure: South - South West
Pairing: Excellent with grilled meat and dishes cooked over high heat.
Peculiarity: the characteristic that makes this wine unique lies in the uniqueness of the wood essence used for aging: only Italian chestnut. It is the first and only Italian barbera aged in chestnut wood barrels obtained from woods already used since the 16th century. It is in fact an ancient and typical aging technique of the Italian tradition but now abandoned.
Vinification: Spurred cordon farming in well-exposed clayey-calcareous medium-textured soils, combined with permanent grassing, allows for optimal phenolic ripening of the grapes.
The grapes are selected strictly by hand and directly on the vineyard at the first light of dawn. They are collected in small baskets and immediately taken to the cellar when the sun has not yet warmed them with its rays. Fermentation takes place in a floating hat, handled manually with frequent pumping over. It is carried out at a temperature of 26 ° -28 ° C for about 8 days.
The wine ages in 500-liter barrels of Italian chestnut for at least 1 year. The wine is bottled without filtration
Production area: Lombardy Region - Province of Pavia
How to serve: In large goblets in clear, smooth and colorless crystal. Excellent at 16-18 ° C.