| Harvest |
The freshly harvested grapes arrive at the winery intact and are quickly crushed and gently destemmed to extract only the noblest and most aromatic fractions from the skin and outermost area of the berry. |
| Vinification |
Fermentation, at a controlled temperature, takes place in thermo-conditioned tanks. After a 9-day maceration at 28-30° C, the wine is separated from the pomace when fermentation is now complete. Racked into specially made vitrified cement vats with cork insulation, it maintains a post-fermentation temperature of about 22°C for a long time. In this way, malolactic fermentation starts spontaneously, ending as early as December. |
| Ageing |
For a year in small, medium-toasted 225-litre French oak barrels allows this wine of great richness to blend and achieve perfect harmony between tannins, acidity and alcohol. The contribution of wood, never invasive, adds a slight woody note that joins the already wide range of aromas and flavours, increasing its complexity. None of these elements prevails, but all come together in an intense sensation of pleasantness, balance and harmony that accompanies our senses for a long time. Barbera d'Alba Peiragal reaches maturity 2 years after the harvest, and the ageing period is between 2 and 5 years. |
| Pairing |
Barbera Peiragal is a perfect companion for every occasion. It matches well with all the typical Langhe appetizers, such as veal with tuna sauce and vegetable soufflés, pasta with rich sauces and boiled or roasted meats. It enhances traditional vegetable soups and is the ideal partner for mid-aged cheeses. |
| On offer |
Price Marchesi di Barolo Barbera d'Alba Superiore Peiragal 2021 CHF 22.70
inc VAT
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