Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG Rivalta 2013 Villa Sparina

Barbera del Monferrato Superiore Rivalta di Villa Sparina comes from vineyards located in the municipality of Gavi, in the province of Alessandria.

It is produced with 100% Barbera grapes, harvested and selected entirely by hand in the first half of October. Fermentation takes place, with maceration in contact with the skins, in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 27 ° C for 2 weeks. After malolactic fermentation, the wine ages for at least 14 months in barriques and for a further 12 months in bottle, before being marketed.

Barbera del Monferrato Superiore Rivalta di Villa Sparina has an intense ruby red color, tending to purple. The nose opens with a large and deep bouquet of black cherry and mint, enriched with elegant notes of pepper, vanilla and coffee. On the palate full and rich, with pleasant enveloping and softness that accompany a pleasantly long and fruity finish.

Perfect to accompany first courses and aged cheeses, this white wine is ideal in combination with red meat and game.