Fortemasso Barbera d'Alba 2017

Fortemasso Barbera d'Alba 2017

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

HK$ 163.00
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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
Fortemasso Barbera d'Alba 2017

Colour

Brilliant, intense garnet color with violet reflections.

Bouquet

Intense, with hints of rose, blackberry, chocolate and sweet tobacco.

Flavour

Full-bodied, warm, slightly tangy and spicy with a pleasant finish.

Pairing

Goes well with all main courses, but its features are enhanced by delicate dishes of white meat or mild cheese.

Pasta
Meat
Game
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

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Features

Name Fortemasso Barbera d'Alba 2017
Type Red still
Classification DOC Barbera d'Alba
Year 2017
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.50% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Barbera
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Origin Monticelli Brusati (BS)
Climate Exposure: South.
Soil composition Limestone - clay soil.
Cultivation system Guyot
No. plants per hectare 4,000 plants/Ha ca.
Yield per hectare 70 q/Ha
Vinification The grapes are conferred in the cellar and, after the de-stemming and crushing, the fermentation takes place in temperature controlled vats. Performing daily pumping of the wine over the grapes, optimizes the extraction of the coloring matter. Once that the alcoholic fermentation is over, the wine is left to macerate with the skins for another 7-8 days and then separated.
Ageing Once the malolactic fermentation is completed, the wine is aged in oak barrels for 12 months, therefore being bottled 14-16 months after the harvest. After a further ageing in bottle for another 6 months the product is ready for sale.
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Goes well with all main courses, but its features are enhanced by delicate dishes of white meat or mild cheese.

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James Suckling
93/100 
2017
Veronelli
 
2 red stars - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2017
xtraWine
90/100 
2017
Fortemasso
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