Made from selected Nebbiolo grapes, Barbaresco Bricco Faset has a ruby red colour, and tends to garnet red with ageing. Bouquet of wild berries, spices (white pepper, licorice), and some aromatic herbs (pine, white mint and laurel). It is velvety, balanced and elegant on the palate.
GRAPE VARIETY
100% Nebbiolo.
VINEYARD AREA
3 hectares in the Faset MGA.
HARVEST
October. Early November for late years. The grapes are harvested by hand in perforated baskets to allow air to pass through the bunches. The pressing is soft. The grapes are then placed on a vibrating roller where they are cleaned of any insects and undergo an initial selection, eliminating the unsuitable fruit. The grapes are subsequently sent via a conveyor belt to the crusher-destemmer, which vibrates to perfectly and delicately separate the stalk from the fruit. The grapes are then softly pressed. Dried grapes and leaves are also eliminated with the stalks. This selection allows for a very clean working method.
FERMENTATION
Natural cold maceration for approximately one day. 12/15 days of fermentation, with automatic punching down in the first few days and pumping over at key stages in the process. Racking and gentle pressing to obtain only the best-quality wine. Natural malolactic fermentation in a temperature-controlled environment (20°C).
AGEING
9 months in large 38-40 hl wooden barrels of Allier and Slavonian Oak.
REFINING
In the bottle for 12 months in the cellar.
COLOUR
Ruby red, tending to garnet red with ageing.
BOUQUET
Wild berries, spices (white pepper, liquorice) and some aromatic herbs (pine, white mint and laurel).
TASTE
Velvety, balanced and elegant.
ALCOHOL
From 13.5% to 14.5% Vol. (Depending on the vintage).
TOTAL ACIDITY
5 to 5.5 g/L approximately
SUGAR
<0,8 g/L
TO BE SERVED WITH
Main courses of meat and cured cheese. Interesting pairing with hazelnut pie.