Wine List
Barbera Cabernet `Colli Tortonesi` 2009
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Northern,
- Piedmont
- Producer
- Cantine Volpi
- Grape(s)
- Barbera (90%)
- Cabernet Sauvignon (10%)
- Type
- Red
- Style
- Robust
- Oaked Style
- Lightly oaked
- Body Style
- Medium bodied
- Alcohol Content (%)
- 13.5
- Closure Style
- Cork
- Organic / Biodynamic
- Normal
Region
The unique low alpine region of Piedmont (or Piemonte), which means `at the foot of the mountains`, is located in northwest Italy around the city of Turin. The region includes the small and prestige hillside wine towns of Barolo, Barbaresco, Asti and Gavi, where a diverse variety of wine styles originate. Some of Italy`s most revered and expensive red wines come from the Nebbiolo grape, grown alongside Barbera, Dolcetto, Moscato and Cortese.
Producer
Cantine Volpi`s wine-making premises are located in Viguzzolo, just outside the Piedmontese town of Tortona. Giuliano Noè has been responsible for the technical side for many years, always aiming at further improvement in the quality. When the wines have completed their initial period of development, they change surrounding for their subsequent maturation and ageing. The cellars where they complete their maturation are located in the out-skirts of Tortona, where an extensive variety of ageing barrels, stainless steel, large Slavonian oak casks and small French oak barriques are used.
Tasting (Long)
Deep ruby colour with purplish lights it has an intense and complex bouquet with violets and cherry and plum notes. Good structure on the palate with harmonious sweet tannins.
Tasting (Short)
Deep ruby colour with purplish lights it has an intense and complex bouquet with violets and cherry and plum notes. Good structure on the palate with harmonious sweet tannins.
Food
Red meats, pasta bolognese and cheeses.
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