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Barbera d'Alba
Vineyard
Cascina Pe Mol,
Merli,
Rocche di San Nicola
Technical datas
The 2009 vintage will be remembered for the unusually heavy winter snowfall. Combined with a fairly wet early spring, this restored the ground water supply, which was low after several dry...
The 2009 vintage will be remembered for the unusually heavy winter snowfall. Combined with a fairly wet early spring, this restored the ground water supply, which was low after several dry seasons.
After April 30 the weather returned to normal and the germination was uneventful and even, thanks to little rain in May and above-average temperatures. The summer was characterized by low rainfall and periods of above-average heat. The vines had a regular linear development in all phenological aspects.
Good climatic conditions accompanied the end of the growing season and brought the grapes to optimum ripeness. The harvest began on September 29 and ended October 7.
Harvest
September 25 - October 6
Vinification
Each vineyard was vinified separately. After destemming and light crushing, must is "sealed" with CO2 for gentle warm maceration of approximately a day. Alcoholic fermentation begins about 24-36 hours later from native wild yeasts only.
Maceration: In upright open-top steel tanks for the first 8-10 days of the alcoholic fermentation
Malo-lactic Fermentation: Immediately after alcoholic fermentation in French oak casks with a capacity of 500l, half of which are new.
Alcohlic Fermentation: 20 days
Aging: 12 months in French oak tonneaux of 500l (half new) followed by 9 months in bottle.
Blending: Autumn 2010
Bottling date: December 2010
Drink from: 2011
Drink to: 2020
Production
Bottles: 21800
Magnums: 400
Analytical parameters
Alcohol content: 13.6%
Total acidity: 6.5 g/l
PH: 3.43
Net extract: 33.5 g/l
Ratings
Wine Advocate: 90 points
IWC: 92 points
Duemilavini: 4 Grappoli
Gambero Rosso: 2 Bicchieri
Veronelli: 3 stelle
L'Espresso: 2 bottiglie
Vini Buoni d'Italia: 4 Stelle
Luca Maroni: 91 punti
Wine Advocate: 90 points. #197 Oct 2011
The 2009 Barbera d’Alba impresses for its silkiness, finesse and sheer harmony. This is a mid-weight vintage for the Barbera, but here, too, the wine’s balance is totally irresistible. This shows lovely mid-palate pliancy in a feminine style that is incredibly appealing. Sweet dark cherries, flowers and subtle hints of French oak linger on the polished, impeccable finish. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2016
IWC: 92 points #Issue 159 November/December 2011
Bright saturated ruby. Extremely primary aromas of cassis, spices and violet, with an enticing suggestion of candied berries. Very dense and lively, with firm structure and superb fruit. Finishes tight and long, in need of some bottle aging.
Duemilavini: 4 Grappoli
Lampone, mora, succo di mirtilli, ottima densità e freschezza olfattiva. Al gusto non manca vigore e succosità con finale fruttato e persistente. Malolattica e maturazione in tonneau francesi.
Gambero Rosso: 2 Bicchieri- Novembre 2011
E' piuttosto matura, lievemente alcolica e di convincente bevibilità, senza pretese di complessità.
Slow wine- Novembre 2011
Matura senza eccessi, impeccabile per pulizia e freschezza.
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