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Barbera d'Alba
Vineyard
Cascina Pe Mol,
Merli,
Rocche di San Nicola
Technical datas
The year 2010, as in the previous year, was marked by heavy precipitation in winter and spring. The seasonal pattern was in the normal range and never too hot, which fostered a long growing season...
The year 2010, as in the previous year, was marked by heavy precipitation in winter and spring. The seasonal pattern was in the normal range and never too hot, which fostered a long growing season with a slightly late maturation. More essential than ever, green pruning and thinning were absolutely necessary during this vintage to achieve excellent results.
Harvest
September 28 - October 9
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: Soft, lasting 14 days in steel.
Malo-lactic Fermentation: In French oak tonneaux of 500 liters, about half new, immediately following the alcoholic fermentation.
Alcoholic Fermentation: 20 days in steel.
Aging: 12 months in 50% new French oak tonneaux (500 liters). After bottling, it is held for 9 months in bottle before release.
Blending: Immediately before bottling in February 2012
Bottling date: February 2012
Drink from: 2012
Drink to: 2018
Production
Bottles: 23000
Magnums: 400
Analytical parameters
Alcohol content: 13.6%
Total acidity: 6.1 g/l
PH: 3.48
Net extract: 34 g/l
Cantina Tasting Notes
The cantina posts tasting notes from time to time as we open and re-taste the wines in our library.
The most recent tasting notes are at the top. Scroll down to see past tasting notes.
May 5, 2012: Very deep purple-black color, typical of Barbera. Ripe, spicy black fruit nose with deep oak, framing a core of pure black berries and plums. On the palate, this shows blackberries and raspberries, with a chocolate and coffee midpalate and hints of cassis. Good length and structure, great acidity and with a long finish. ...
May 5, 2012: Very deep purple-black color, typical of Barbera. Ripe, spicy black fruit nose with deep oak, framing a core of pure black berries and plums. On the palate, this shows blackberries and raspberries, with a chocolate and coffee midpalate and hints of cassis. Good length and structure, great acidity and with a long finish.
Ratings
Wine Advocate: 89 points
Wine Spectator: 92 points
AIS/Bibenda: 3 Grappoli
Gambero Rosso: Due Bicchieri
Veronelli: 2 stelle (89 punti)
L'Espresso: 14.5/20
Slow Wine: Recommended
Vini Buoni d'Italia: 2 stelle
Wine Advocate: 89 points. Issue 203, October 2012
Sandrone’s 2010 Barbera d’Alba is remarkably juicy and exuberant. There is plenty of rich, fleshy fruit in the glass, but at the same time, I expected to find more minerality and energy in this vintage. On the plus side, the French oak, which can sometimes be dominant, is better integrated than it has been at times. Overall, the 2010 is an excellent choice for drinking over the near and medium term. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016. (Antonio Galloni)
Wine Spectator: 92 points. Web-Only: December 2012.
A lush, modern style, delivering plenty of power on a supple texture. Possesses definition and balance, intensity and length--just about all you could ask for in a Barbera. Drink now through 2015. 500 cases imported. (Bruce Sanderson)
AIS/Bibenda: 3 Grappoli. 2013 Guide
Impatto olfattivo generoso, fruttato e speziato con note di lampone, cipria, accenni floreali. Al gusto si esprime con equilibrio, morbidezza e giusta freschezza, poi rintocchi fruttati.
Gambero Rosso: 2 Bicchieri. 2013 Guide
Veronelli: 2 stelle (89 punti). 2013 Guide
L'Espresso: 14.5/20. 2013 Guide
Slow Wine: Recommended, 2013 Guide
(Slow Wine does not award scores)
Vini Buoni d'Italia: 2 stelle. 2013 Guide
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