Giribaldi Barbera d'Alba Caj Superiore Barrique DOC 2019

The Giribaldi Barbera d'Alba Caj Superiore comes from the vineyard in Alba, located 380 meters above sea level. The vineyard covers 3.96 hectares with thin marl-limestone soil and a south-southwest orientation.

• Color: Intense ruby ​​red
• Bouquet: Violet, Amarena cherry, light spice
• Taste: Dry, warm, fruity with delicate vanilla and spice notes

The vineyard consists exclusively of Barbera, with various Italian clones. The training system is Guyot, with 5,000 vines per hectare. The Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore Caj has a ruby-red color. On the nose, pronounced aromas of violets and cherries. On the palate, dry, warm spice notes with hints of vanilla and red fruit. A typical Barbera with ripe fruit and fresh acidity.

• Winemaker/Winery : Az. Agr. Mario Giribaldi, Piedmont , Italy
• Grape variety : Barbera (100%)
• Quality level : Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC)
• Wine type : Red wine, wine bottle, 750ml, dry, barrel aged (8 months)
• Ingredients : Grapes, water, alcohol, sugar, acid, colorings and tannins (polyphenols), protein compounds, vitamins, minerals, sulfur dioxide and trace elements

The grapes undergo 11 days of maceration, with several pump-overs throughout the day and temperature-controlled fermentation. After a rest in stainless steel tanks, the wine matures in 30 hl semi-new oak barrels for approximately 8 months. The wine then ages for at least 3 months in the bottle.

The Giribaldi Barbera Superiore "Caj" combines powerful structure with juicy fruit – a versatile food companion and an absolute insider tip for all those who love characterful Italian red wines. Discover it now and enjoy true Piedmont quality [WoA].

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Serving suggestion

This wine is best enjoyed at 18–20 °C with hearty dishes such as pasta with meat ragout, roasts, antipasti or aged hard cheese.

Winemaker/Winery (Bottler)

Azienda Agricola Mario Giribaldi , Loc. della Fontana, IT-12050 Rodello d'Alba (CN), Piedmont, Italy, email: info@vinigiribaldi.com, telephone number: +39 173 / 617000

Importer

WINETORY, Wolfgang Angeli, Germanenstr. 6, DE-86507 Kleinaitingen, Bavaria, Germany

Nutritional information (per 100 ml)

Contains negligible amounts of fat, saturated fatty acids, protein and salt.

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