Barbera d'Alba 2004
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Varieties: Barbera d' Alba 100%.
Exposure: Sud 450 metri s.l.m.- loc. San Martino, Monforte. Sud-Est 280 metri s.l.m. - loc.Bussia, Monforte.
Soil: Sandy-calcareous, with 20% clay.
Crop yield: 6 tons per hectare, i.e. 2.4 tons per acre
Harvest: Manual, with strict selection of the grapes in the vineyard and the winery.
Harvest time: Last ten days of September.
Vinification: With maceration on the skins, by means of horizontal rotary fermenters for 4 days at around 30° C.
Élevage:
15 months in new barriques of French oak (Allier), where the wine
undergoes malolactic fermentation; this is followed by 2 months in
stainless steel previous to bottling.
Bottling: The last ten days of March .
Analytical data:
14% by vol. alc. cont.
5.60 grams per liter total acidity
3.65 pH
29 grams per liter net dry extract
80 mg./liter total SO2
Wine maker: Roberto Gerbino.
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Barolo 2004
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This is very perfumed, with floral, raspberry and
sandalwood aromas that follow through to a medium- to full-bodied
palate, with fine, silky tannins and a fresh, clean finish. Balanced
and beautiful. Best after 2012. 840 cases made.
WS 91
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Barolo 2004 " Bussia "
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This is very floral, with ripe strawberry and hints of blackberry.
Full-bodied, soft and velvety, with gorgeous fruit and creamy vanilla
character. Lots of new wood, but opulent and delicious. Needs time to
come together. Best after 2012. 670 cases made.
WS 92
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