Scarpa Tettineive Barbaresco DOCG 2021

Description

Scarpa Tettineive Barbaresco DOCG 2021

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Grape Variety: Nebbiolo

Municipality: Neive

Area: 2 hectares

Exposure: South

Coordinates: 44.721611, 8.135366

Altitude: 400 m above sea level

Year of Planting: 1970 – 1968 – 1997 – 2008

Soil: predominantly sandy soils

Vinification: Vinification involves maceration on the skins for 23 days in 54 hL wooden vats, with 2 manual pump-overs per day. At the end of alcoholic fermentation, racking is carried out in steel tanks until the completion of malolactic fermentation. For ageing, we use a 45 hL French Allier oak barrel for a period of 24 months. After bottling, the wine is left to rest for 12 months before being put on the market.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Medium-deep garnet red

Bouquet: mainly floral hints of sweet violet, red fruit, balsamic notes and hints of leather.

Taste: full-bodied, pronounced and elegant tannin, lively freshness and long finish with slight mineral notes.

Pairings: Castelmagno risotto, long-aged cheeses.

Longevity: over 20 years