Details
| Winery | Rizieri |
| Bio | No |
| Type | Red Wines |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Wine zone | Langhe |
| Appellation or Vine | Barbera d'Alba D.O.C. |
| Composition | Barbera 100% |
| Year | 2020 |
| Alcoholic Content | 14.5 |
| Bottle type | Albeisa |
| Content (cl) | 75 |
| Glass type | Bourgogne |
this Barbera d’Alba comes from the Sorì del Ricchino vineyard, one of the most highly regarded areas in Italy, located in the municipality of Diano d’Alba (Cuneo). Rizieri winery, owned by the Verrotti di Pianella family, has complete mastery of Barbera, from vineyard to bottle. Hand-harvested. Fermented in stainless steel. Malolactic fermentation in wood. Aged in Slavonian oak. Aging potential of over 10 years. Deep, intense purple-red in color. Pum and cherry, perfectly enriched by spicy notes of ginger and green pepper. On the palate it is beautifully smooth. Powerful, with remarkable structure. Yet the finish is fresh, surprising, and truly indulgent. Contains sulphites. Produced by Rizieri Società Agricola Semplice - Via San Calocero, 7 - 12055, Diano d’Alba (CN) - Italy.
The producer
The Rizieri winery was born from a choice of change of Arturo and Barbara Verrotti di Pianella, a common project of life, a deep respect for nature and what it produces. Rizieri is located among the beautiful hills of Diano d'Alba, in the heart of the Langhe, in an area always been considered among the most suited to viticulture, the Sörì del Ricchino. The estate extends over an area of 13 hectares, combined in a single body, 6,5 of which are vineyards and the rest deciduous and mixed woods. The cultivated varieties, implanted between 1966 and 2006 with a density of approximately 5,000 vines per hectare, are the finest native species: Dolcetto, Barbera, Nebbiolo and Arneis. Lying on a hillside calcareous and clayey soil, facing South and surrounded by woods, they enjoy a unique microclimate, which, with its cool and temperate influences, allow optimal maturation of the grapes. The vines are treated with the maximum respect for the environment and the work in the winery is followed with patience and perseverance in order to achieve unique wines, that reflect the intense character and the elegance of their terroir and, at the same time, evoke the passion and the continuous pursuit of quality that animate those who produce them. The heart of the winery is the 19th century farmhouse, today partly dedicated to hospitality, which years of restoration have returned to the old charm.
Best with
It goes perfectly with imposing first courses, braised and stewed red meat. It is also excellent with seasoned and aromatic cheeses.
How to serve it
It should be served at about 18°C (64°F) in crystal, transparent, smooth and colorless glasses.
How to keep
In a cool, dark place at constant temperature and reclined bottle, it reaches its maturity after 2 years from the harvest and matures further in the next 5-8 years.
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