Mysterium
Barbera d’Asti D.O.C.G. Superiore
This Barbera is produced from the oldest vines on the estate, harvested with medium-tardy
crop of grapes and fined in allier oak barrels.
It perfectly mirrors both the characteristics of the vine (strength, fruitiness, freshness and
dryness) and those of the territory in which it is perfectly acclimatised (fineness, mineral
olfactory make-up and right tannin content).
Intense red colour, shading from purple to black, with strong and ample depths, marked
hints of cherries, earth and warm boisé notes (the name Mysterium derives from this
complex olfactory spectrum).
It presents itself to the palate as warm, concentrated and with the right tannin content; all
with an excellent and intense aromatic persistence.
Ideal served at 18° - 20º with choice first courses, meat dishes, venison and seasoned
cheeses. Finally, it is endowed with considerable ageing capabilities.
Name
Barbera D’Asti D.O.C.G. Superiore
Vintage
2012
Production area
Montemagno (Asti) – Monferrato
Quantity produced
N° 7308
Vine
100% Barbera
Terrain / Vineyard
Clayey calcareous with marls that have a slight touch of limesilt, with alkaline ph and
strongly water-retentive.
25 year old vineyard with south, south/west exposure
70 years old vineyard with guyot-type vine-growing and south exposure.
Vinification / Fining
Crushing-destemming with floating cap fermentation and frequent pumping to the surface
with wine-making nectar that exploits the natural movement of the fermentation gas to
keep the grape marc moving continuously and to delicately extract perfumes and extracts
without oxidising the natural fruity hints of the original grape. Fermentation lasts about 20
days, followed by fining in wooden casks: barriques and tonneaux and partially in 25 Hl
casks for over 12 months.
Colours / Reflections
Intense and lively ruby red, shading from purple and black.
Fragrance
Rich and intense with light hints of vanilla, liquorice, old spices, black pepper, cherries and
wild berries.
Palate
Warm and palatable, with the right tannin content and an excellent, intense and
persistently aromatic aftertaste. It always maintains an unsurpassed velvety elegance.
Combining
Choice first courses, roasts, venison and seasoned cheeses.
Analytical data:
Overall Alcoholic Strength: 14.5%
Total acidity: 7 g/l
Residual sugars: 1 g/l
PH: 3.35
Total dry extract: 32 g/l
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