Langhe D.O.C Rosso Insieme
Grape variety: Barbera and Nebbiolo
Production zone: Castiglione Falletto, at 300-350 m a.s.l.
Soil: marls of Sant’Agata Fossils with presence of sand.
Harvest: hand-picked with grape selection into baskets from mid-September to mid-October.
Vinification: selection of the grapes on a vibrating table, light crushing, fermentation in steel tanks at a controlled temperature with frequent pump over and délestages. Maceration for about 15 days.
Ageing: about 30 months in traditional oak barrels and then in the bottles in underground cellar with controlled temperature until it is put up for sale.
Organoleptic characteristics: intense ruby red color; scent very fine and elegant. Well present fruit part - currant and cherry which is followed by a vegetal note that recalls the peel of the pepper and finally a splendid note of fumè and graphite. Great gustatory impact final with a full and decisive flavor. Fine and elegant tannin with a good sapidity.
Food pairing: the wine crosses the tannicity of nebbiolo with the freshness of barbera which allows to combine dishes that vary between succulence and fatness in various parts such as: tajarin with Bra sausage ragù; Chinese sweet and sour pork; roasted tongue with a cauliflower cream; Poule de Bresse and crunchy vegetables.
Serving Temperature: 16-18°C (61–64° F).
Storage: horizontally in places with constant temperature if possible. Ready to drink and can be cellared for 8-10 years.
Bottle sizes: 0.75 L / 1.5 L / 3 L
AWARDS
GUIDE | VINTAGE | SCORE | AWARD |
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I vini di Veronelli | 2019 | ||
I vini di Veronelli | 2016 | ||
James Suckling | 2016 | 92/100 | |
Bibenda | 2015 | ||
I vini di Veronelli | 2015 | ||
Vini Buoni d'Italia | 2015 | ||
Vitae | 2015 | ||
Bibenda | 2014 | ||
Vini Buoni d'Italia | 2014 | ||
Vitae | 2014 | ||
Bibenda | 2013 | ||
Vitae | 2013 | ||
Bibenda | 2012 | ||
Vini Buoni d'Italia | 2012 | ||
Vitae | 2012 | ||
Bibenda | 2011 | ||
Bibenda | 2010 | ||
Duemilavini | 2009 | ||
I vini di Veronelli | 2008 | 88/100 | |
Duemilavini | 2006 |