Borgogno Rivata Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC

Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC
Bottle
Identity
Producer Borgogno Rivata
Vol 0.75
Classification DOC
Grapes 100% Barbera
Color red
Sweetness dry
Tasting
Color Desc Ruby-purple, intense ruby red
Aroma Aroma reminiscent of berries, blackberries, cherries, delicate notes of fresh red fruit and spicy hints
Palate Full-bodied flavor with ideal balance between structure and acidity, mature, intense and enveloping
Finish Persistent finish with freshness typical of Barbera, complex and deep aromatic profile
Food Pairing Perfect to pair with pasta dishes with meat sauce, pork meat dishes, spicy cheeses
Aging Potential 5-7 years
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGH
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
Sugar (g/l) <1 g/l
Aging Process Aging 50% in large wood barrels and 50% in concrete tanks
Fermentation 20-day maceration in steel
Terroir
Soil sand and clay
Harvest Type manual
Harvest Desc Grapes harvested from esteemed vineyard sites Liste and Cannubi
Interesting facts
Produced in limited quantity (about 45,000 bottles/year) from selected parcels in Langhe with old vines, representing an authentic expression of the Langhe territory.
Logistics
Cork natural cork