Fontanafredda Barbera d'Alba Superiore Papagena 2016

Fontanafredda Barbera d'Alba Superiore Papagena 2016

Fontanafredda, 0,75 l - 14.50%
100% Barbera

HK$ 175.00
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Piedmont - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

16 - 18°C.

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Fontanafredda Barbera d'Alba Superiore Papagena 2016

Colour

Dark ruby ​​red with violet hues.

Bouquet

The bouquet is full of ripe fruit, especially plum and cherry, with spicy notes reminiscent of cinnamon and cloves. Everything blends in well balanced with toasted notes reminiscent of coffee and cocoa.

Flavour

The wine begins offering sensations of volume and density, with the result that combines well with soft tannins and acidity. The finish is long, especially with the great flavor, which is enhanced by a pronounced aftertaste of blackberry jam.

Pairing

Ideal with dishes of red meats and cheeses of medium and long aging.

Meat
Game
Cheese
Matured cheese

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Features

Name Fontanafredda Barbera d'Alba Superiore Papagena 2016
Type Red still
Classification DOC Barbera d'Alba Superiore
Year 2016
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.50% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Barbera
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Origin Serralunga D'Alba (CN)
Climate Vineyards located in hilly position (270-300 masl), facing west.
Soil composition Medium-textured soil, traces of limestone.
Cultivation system Guyot
No. plants per hectare 4,500 plants/ha
Harvest End of September, beginning of October.
Fermentation temperature 30-32 ºC
Vinification The fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (30-32 ° C). During this phase they perform frequent pumping to optimize the extraction of tannins and color. The maceration lasts about 10 days.
Ageing In French oak (Allier) for about a year. In January of the following year it is bottled and starts a further period of aging in the cellar for about twelve months.
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Ideal with dishes of red meats and cheeses of medium and long aging.

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Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2016
James Suckling
92/100 
2016
Robert Parker
89/100 
2016
Veronelli
 
2 red stars - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2016
xtraWine
92/100 
2016
Wine Spectator
90/100 
2011
Wine Spectator
88/100 
2004
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