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12 - Altera

Barbera d’Asti DOCG “L’Altera”

Bottle producer:

ca de lion

 

Colour:

Red

Bottle size

75 cL

Barbera d’Asti DOCG L’Altera

 

Name

L’Altera

Classification

Barbera d’Asti DOCG

Variety

Red wine

Location

Canelli

Extension

3 ha

Yield

70/80 qli/ha

Age

1964

Characteristics

1.Altitude

350 m a.s.l.

2.Exposure

south
3.Soil

Limy/clay

4.Density

4000 vines/hectare

5.Vine growing

Guyot

Harvesting Period

In the middle of September

Harvesting Method

handmade harvest

Year weather pattern

hot in summer and cold in winter.

Vinification and maturing

This wine is vinified traditionally, refined on the grape marcs and short stopped into tanks; after it is bottled. The best is drink it during the second years of bottling.
Tasting notes

1.Color

Ruby red

2.Scent

Harmonic and full thanks to the maturation.

Gastronomic combinations

Table wine for the entire meal, perfect with first courses like ravioli at gravy.

Serving temperature

To serve at the temperature of 18-20° C.

Alcohol content

Min. 13% Vol

Dry extract

24,5 gr/l

Acidity

>6,5

Sugar

>4 gr/l

Productions

30.000 bottles
Region of origin

Product type

Denomination

Winery

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