{"product_id":"elio-grasso-barbera-dalba-vigna-martina-2023","title":"Elio Grasso Barbera d'Alba Vigna Martina 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarbera d’Alba Vigna Martina is a still red wine from Piedmont produced by Elio Grasso, made from \u003cstrong\u003eBarbera\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes. It displays a deep ruby colour with violet edges, introducing a profound aromatic profile. On the nose, a pronounced balsamic note emerges, accompanied by hints of blackberry, sour cherry in spirit, wild violet and lavender. The bouquet is enriched by notes of bergamot tea and star anise, well integrated thanks to ageing in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it expresses a \u003cstrong\u003elively freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e, balanced by softness and fine tannins, with a persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from the municipality of Monforte d’Alba, in the heart of the Barbera d’Alba area. The vines, trained using the Guyot system, benefit from a south and south-west exposure at 380 metres above sea level. The soil is characterised by a \u003cstrong\u003emedium-textured calcareous\u003c\/strong\u003e composition with a sandy tendency, a combination that enhances the qualities of the grape variety. This particular geological matrix of the \u003cstrong\u003ePiedmontese terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e supports a lively and incisive sip, ensuring the marked \u003cstrong\u003esavouriness\u003c\/strong\u003e that prolongs the tasting experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with a \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e between the end of September and the beginning of October, from 35-year-old vines. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature with daily pump-overs, followed by malolactic fermentation. Subsequent maturation in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e imparts complexity and harmony to the structure. Before being released for sale, the wine undergoes a further \u003cstrong\u003erest in the cellar\u003c\/strong\u003e for at least eight months, thus achieving impeccable \u003cstrong\u003egustatory balance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Monforte d’Alba, this superb Piedmontese expression comes from 35-year-old vines cultivated at an altitude of 380 metres. The meticulous ageing in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e enriches its profile, imparting an intense balsamic trail intertwined with aromas of blackberry, wild violet and star anise. On the palate, it captivates with a \u003cstrong\u003elively freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e, masterfully balanced by a pleasant softness and fine tannins. A \u003cstrong\u003eBarbera d’Alba DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e with a savoury and persistent finish, a true reflection of the exceptional limestone terroir crafted by Elio Grasso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Elio Grasso","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45869241401515,"sku":"59209","price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/elio-grasso-barbera-d-alba-vigna-martina-2023_59209_1_d9cc195a-1535-47d0-a184-a793d6965683.webp?v=1773796543","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-uk\/products\/elio-grasso-barbera-dalba-vigna-martina-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}