La Ginestra Barbera d’Alba DOC
La Ginestra Barbera d’Alba DOC is deep ruby red in color with violet highlights. Aromas of dark violet and musty red berries. On the palate, it is fresh and balanced with aromas of cherry and raspberry. Warm, smooth, and juicy on the palate, excellent drinkability with a long finish.
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Category
Still Red Wine
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Grape varieties
100% Barbera
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Region
Italy, Piedmont
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Appellation
Barbera d’Alba DOC
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Vineyard
Penango and Cioccaro
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Vinification
Grapes are crushed and destemmed immediately after harvest, then macerated for 12–14 days for optimal color extraction. Fermentation is completed after the wine is drawn off, limiting further tannin intake.
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Ageing
After the first rackings, the wine is aged and usually bottled one year after harvesting in late summer.
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Soil
Clayey-calcareous, high water retention
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Age of The Vines
30-35 years
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Vineyard Density
1,619 vines/acre
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Yield
85,600–92,700 oz/acre