Piemonte D.O.C. Barbera “Macarò”

D.O.C.

Production zone: Piedmont, Monferrato, Alfieri Hills, Asti, San Damiano d’Asti
Climate: mediterranean, characterized by harsh winters with temperatures reaching -15°C, and hot and humid summers with temperatures reaching 35°C
Soil: clayey and calcareous
Altitude: 180– over 340 meters above sea level
Training system: traditional Piedmontese guyot with an average vine density of 5000 vine stocks per hectare
Production yield per hectare: 95 quintals
Average age of the vines: 20 – 30  years
Vinification: Fermentation – maceration on the skins for 10 days and second fermentation in stainless steel tank
Colour: violet ruby red
Perlage: lively foam, slightly sparkling and persistent
Aroma: fragrant with lots of red fruit
Taste: lively and fresh, round and well balanced on the palate
Total acidity: < 6 gr./l
Dry extract: 29 gr./l
Serving temperature: Serve at 8-12 ° C in spring and summer, 18 ° C in autumn winter
Packaging: 12 bottles per box