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Barbera d'Alba Santo Stefano di Perno
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BARBERA D'ALBA SANTO STEFANO DI PERNO
GRAPE-VARIETY: Barbera
VINEYARD: The Santo Stefano hill in Perno, in the commune of Monforte d'Alba (CN)
GRAPE-HARVEST: First two weeks in October.
WINE-MAKING PROCESS: Traditional-style, floating cap fermentation of estate-grown grapes for 15/20 days. The wine is then matured in medium-sized oak barrels for approximately 18 months.
EXPECTED CELLAR LIFE: 10/15 years
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13-14%
BOTTLING: After two years following the vintage
TASTING NOTES:
COLOUR: deep ruby-red, tending to purplish;
NOSE: fruity aroma of ripe grapes, intense, varietal;
TASTE: powerful stuffing and excellent body, well-balanced, varietal character.
TYPE OF BOTTLE: Albeisa
SERVING TEMPERATURE: approx. 18°
STORAGE: Lying down in cool, dark surroundings
PAIRINGS: Red and white meats, fresh and mature cheeses, cold cuts, pasta dishes.
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