Barbera d'Alba "San Giovanni" DOC
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- Product number: 21116
Soft with an intense ruby red colour, Barbera has notes of ripe blackberries and cranberries; it is elegant and powerful to the palate, with good ageing potential.
It is recommended to drink it between the second and the sixth year after bottling at a temperature of 17-18°C.
Best enjoyed with cured meat, cheese and rich first courses with meat sauce.
The vinification takes place by soft pressing of the grapes, maceration with the skins for 7-9 days at a maximum temperature of 28°C.
During the second racking, the wine is put into second passage barriques of 300 - 500 litres where it remains for a few months.
The wine rests in the bottle for 6 months before packaging and shipping.
| Region: | Piemonte |
| Certification: | DOC |
| Contains sulfites: | Yes |
| Grape: | Barbera |
| Manufacturer: | Virna Borgogno |
| Production area: | Langhe |
| Colour: | Red |
| Quantity: | 0,75 ltr |
Virna Borgogno
The village of Barolo is located in the heart of the Langhe, the most prestigious wine-making area in Italy’s Piedmont region.
The Borgogno family lives and works right here in Barolo, managing their own “Virna” state.
VIRNA BORGOGNO
First woman in Italy whit a degree in enology.
A descendant of one of the most famous Langhe families, Virna Borgogno is the first woman in Italy to complete a degree in oenology and oenological techniques. In 1988, she joined her father Lodovico in managing the cellar.
The Borgogno vineyards date from 1720, while the modern estate was founded in 1950 by Enrico Borgogno. Nowadays, Virna and her sister Ivana have taken the reins of the estate wholly in hand, with Ivana looking after the administrative and marketing side of the business. In 2001, the estate was rebranded with the new “Virna” logo to reflect the major role played by women in the business.