Bricco Roche

Description

 The 2011 was the first vintage we produced. This Barbera is our special “Riserva” we only produce in the best vintages in very small quantities. The grapes come from our oldest and best exposed Barbera vineyard in Tenuta Bricco Paradiso at the top of the hill Roche in Agliano Terme, in the very heart of the Nizza Appellation. After a long and diligent refining in our cellar the result is a full body and powerful wine, at the same time elegant and well balanced. It goes well with roast meats, game and seasoned cheeses. 

Features

  • VINEYARD LOCATION: Agliano Terme, Bricco Roche, Crena zone
  • GRAPE VARIETAL: 100% over-ripe Barbera grapes
  • EXPOSURE: south and south-west facing
  • ALTITUDE: 320 meters above sea level
  • SOIL: clayey calcareous with quartz veins
  • AVERAGE AGE OF VINES: 45-70 years
  • YIELD: 30 HL per Hectare
  • HARVEST TIME: October
  • FERMENTATION: temperature controlled stainless steel vats
  • FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE: 26-28° C (79°-82° F)
  • ALCOHOLIC FERMENTATION: 25 days
  • MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: natural in oak
  • AGING: 24 months in small French oak barrels and 12 months in bottle
  • STORAGE: horizontal bottles
  • AGING POTENTIAL: 20 to 25 years
  • SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16 - 18° C (61°- 64° F)
  • RECOMMENDED GLASS: bordeaux glass

Awards

  • 2017:
    • DECANTER: 97 points (Outstanding Wine)
    • DECANTER: Top 20 wines of 2017