Piemonte
2019 Corrado Meinardi - Barbaresco Bricco di Treiso (750ml)
A structured Barbaresco. Old vines, with some plants being over 50 years old. Rich and multifaceted.
Dry, full-bodied, warm, harmonious, tannic, nicely persistent.
Type of wine: red
Appellation: Barbaresco Bricco di Treiso
Classification: D.O.C.G.
Production zone: Treiso
Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Type of soil: calcareous blue marl
Exposure: South
Vinification and ageing: fermentation and vinification on skins in stainless steel tanks, ageing in oak barrels for 18 months
Colour: garnet red with orange highlights
Palate: dry, full-bodied, warm, harmonious, tannic, nicely persistent
Bouquet: sophisticated, complex and fruity, with notes of sweet spices and vanilla
Pairings: red meat dishes, game and dark chocolate
Serving temperature: 18/20° C
Alcohol content: approx. 14% v
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