{"product_id":"vigne-piemontesi-barbaresco-2022","title":"Vigne Piemontesi Barbaresco 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVigne Piemontesi Barbaresco is a still red wine that expresses the authenticity of the \u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e grape variety. Produced by Vigne Piemontesi, it presents a \u003cstrong\u003eruby red colour\u003c\/strong\u003e with bright garnet highlights. On the nose, it offers an intense aromatic profile, with fragrant notes of morello cherry and delicate floral hints of violet. On the palate, it reveals itself as a \u003cstrong\u003erich and persistent wine\u003c\/strong\u003e, capable of enveloping the senses before finishing with a \u003cstrong\u003esmooth and spicy aftertaste\u003c\/strong\u003e. This interpretation of Barbaresco boasts a remarkable aptitude for ageing, able to evolve elegantly in the cellar for several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe roots of this red wine lie in the heart of Piedmont, on the \u003cstrong\u003ehills of the Langhe\u003c\/strong\u003e. The origin of the grapes encompasses the areas of Barbaresco, Neive and Treiso, regions renowned for the cultivation of \u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vineyards are situated on \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous-clay marl\u003c\/strong\u003e, mineral-rich soils that allow the vines to develop bunches of profound complexity. This particular geological composition balances the savoury component with aromatic intensity, giving the wine an \u003cstrong\u003eunmistakable territorial character\u003c\/strong\u003e that perfectly defines the identity of this prestigious area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with a \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e and careful selection of the bunches between late September and mid-October. After crushing and destemming, the must undergoes alcoholic fermentation for a period ranging from ten to twenty days, followed by malolactic fermentation which harmonises its structure. The wine then rests for at least twenty-six months in barriques and in \u003cstrong\u003elarge Slavonian oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, a maturation that shapes its classic elegance. If decanted for about an hour, it becomes the ideal companion for \u003cstrong\u003ered meats and game\u003c\/strong\u003e, braised dishes, stews and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Barbaresco DOCG 2022 from Vigne Piemontesi enhances the essence of \u003cstrong\u003epure Nebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e cultivated on the prized hills of the Langhe. Born from hand-selected grapes grown on soils rich in calcareous-clay marl, this elegant red comes to life thanks to meticulous vinification and \u003cstrong\u003e26 months of ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e in barriques and Slavonian oak barrels. Awarded 91 points by Decanter and James Suckling, it offers a captivating experience, supported by an extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e capable of evolving beautifully for up to ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Xtrawine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45621077311659,"sku":"58192","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/vigne-piemontesi-barbaresco-2022_58192_1_eaeb9c64-c713-4e44-b177-ede1f55b5ee6.webp?v=1773779652","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-be\/products\/vigne-piemontesi-barbaresco-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}