Elio Grasso Barbera d'Alba Vigna Martina 2017

Elio Grasso Barbera d'Alba Vigna Martina 2017

Elio Grasso, 0,75 l - 15.00%
100% Barbera

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Piedmont - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

16 - 18°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Elio Grasso Barbera d'Alba Vigna Martina 2017

Colour

Deep ruby with purple hues.

Bouquet

A balsamic immensity emanates from the glass and enhances notes of blackberries, sour cherries in spirit, bergamot tea, lavender, wild violet and star anise.

Flavour

Lively freshness, well balanced against softness, characterises an incisive and agile sip with fine tannins. Persistent and spaced-out finish.

Pairing

Pasta
Meat
Game
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

Features

Name Elio Grasso Barbera d'Alba Vigna Martina 2017
Type Red still
Classification DOC Barbera d'Alba
Year 2017
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 15.00% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Barbera
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Origin Monforte d'Alba (Cuneo).
Climate Altitude: 380 m a.s.l. Exposure: South.
Soil composition Medium limestone mixture tending to sandy.
Cultivation system Guyot.
No. plants per hectare 4,500 kg/hectare.
Harvest Third decade of September, first week of October with manual harvesting.
Vinification The vinification of Barbera d'Alba Vigna Martina involves alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, with daily pumping-over.
Ageing After malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged in French oak barriques. After bottling, the Barbera d'Alba Vigna Martina rests in the winery for at least 8 months before being marketed.
Production year 20,000 bottles
Allergens Contains sulphites

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Vintage

Decanter
91/100 
2017
Gambero Rosso
 
2 red glasses - An excellent wine that has reached the final tasting 2017
Robert Parker
93/100 
2017
Veronelli
 
2 red stars - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2017
xtraWine
89/100 
2017
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2016
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2016
Wine Spectator
90/100 
2016
Wine Spectator
90/100 
2015
James Suckling
93/100 
2011
Vinous
91/100 
2011
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2010
Wine Spectator
89/100 
2009
Elio Grasso
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