Producer Article

Massimo Rivetti

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Barbaresco DOCG 2007 Froi
Production area: Neive
Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo
Vineyard area: 1.9 hectares
Exposure: Southwest
Altitude: 380 s.l.m
Type of soil: clay and limestone mixed
Average age of vines: 20-35 years
Yield per hectare: 68 quintals.
Harvest: 5 October
Fermentation tank: steel with controlled temperature
Fermentation temperature: 28-30 degrees
Fermentation: 12-15 days with frequent mixing
Baths of aging: Slavonian oak barrels of 25 hl.
Ageing period: 20 months in wood and 6 in bottle
Sugars: 1.30
Ph: 3.45
Acidity: 6
Retrieved: 33
Serving temperature: 18 degrees
Tasting glass: large tulip
Storage: bottles horizontal
Aging: 10/15 years depending on the year
Colour: intense ruby red with orange highlights aging assume
Bouquet: Intense and ample with notes of violets and licorice
Palate: full and dry with soft start develops a pleasantly tannic structure
Match: it combines perfectly with red meats, stews and game
No Bottles 11700
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