Barbera del Monferrato Superiore

Area DOCG:
all of the Monferrato hills reaching into the province of Alessandria and toward Gavi
Grape selection :
Barbera del Monferrato (85-100%), Freisa and/or Grignolino and/or Dolcetto (0-15%)
Colour:
ruby red turning to maroon with age
Aroma:
intense and characteristic, turning to ethereal with age
Taste:
dry and full-bodied, sometimes vaguely semi-sweet, acidic and medium bodied
Minimum alcohol content:
11.5%
Aging:
at least 14 months of which, at least six months in wood. Usually up to two years, it may be aged up to four years with good vintages
Types:
Riserva:
-
Temperature:
60° - 64° Farheneit (16° - 18° Celsius) opening the bottle at least two hours before serving