La Tota – Barbera d’Asti D.O.C.
This wine takes its name from one of the winery’s historical Barbera vineyards: “La Tota” which in Piedmontese language means “young lady”. This Barbera wine has a sound structure, a perfume of mature fruit and a soft, captivating taste. It is ready for consumption one year after harvest, but it may be aged up to 4 or 5 years.
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Alfiera – The Wines
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Published on March 2nd, 2010 in Virtual wine country
ALFIERA – Wine Tasting Notes
Published on March 2nd, 2010 in Virtual wine country
Origin: Piedmont, Asti Province, San Martino Alfieri Castle.
Producer: Marquis Alfieri
Grape Variety Barbera d’Asti
Preparation: Grapes are crushed, de-stemmed and slowly fermented on skins. Refined in oak barrels for at least 12 months. Light settling and bottling in the summer season. Aged in bottles for at least one year before being released for sale.
Characteristics: Intense ruby red color with slightly garnet hues. Complex and well balanced bouquet, fruity with spicy influences. Well structured wine, rich in taste.
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