{"product_id":"castello-di-neive-barbera-dalba-superiore-2018-750ml","title":"Castello di Neive - Barbera d'Alba Superiore 2021 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eVineyard name: The Marcorino vineyard\u003cbr\u003eVineyard size: 2\u003cbr\u003eSoil composition: Calcareous Marl\u003cbr\u003eTraining method: Guyot\u003cbr\u003eElevation: 825 feet\u003cbr\u003eVines\/acre: 1,600\u003cbr\u003eYield\/acre: 3.6 tons\u003cbr\u003eExposure: Southern \/ Southwestern\u003cbr\u003eYear vineyard planted: 2004\u003cbr\u003eHarvest time: September\u003cbr\u003eFirst vintage of this wine: 1985\u003cbr\u003eBottles produced of this wine: 7,500\u003cbr\u003eVarietal composition: 100% Barbera\u003cbr\u003eFermentation container: Stainless steel tanks\u003cbr\u003eLength of alcoholic fermentation: 10 days\u003cbr\u003eFermentation temperature: 82 °F\u003cbr\u003eMaceration technique: Racking, Pumpovers, and Aeration\u003cbr\u003eLength of maceration: 10 days\u003cbr\u003eMalolactic fermentation: Yes\u003cbr\u003eType of aging container: Barriques and Stainless steel tanks\u003cbr\u003eSize of aging container: 225 L\u003cbr\u003eAge of aging container: One-Four years\u003cbr\u003eType of oak: French: Allier and tronçais\u003cbr\u003eLength of aging before bottling: 12 months\u003cbr\u003eLength of bottle aging: 6 months\u003cbr\u003eTotal SO2: 88 mg\/L\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 15%\u003cbr\u003epH level: 3.35\u003cbr\u003eResidual sugar: 0.5 g\/L\u003cbr\u003eAcidity: 6.16 g\/L\u003cbr\u003eDry extract: 29.7 g\/L\u003cbr\u003eCastello di Neive Barbera d'Alba Superiore 2021\u003cbr\u003eW I N E D E S C R I P T I O N\u003cbr\u003eThe Superiore version of Castello di Neive's Barbera d'Alba is only produced in the best vintages\u003cbr\u003eand represents a selection of the best Barbera grapes from their Marcorino vineyard. Here,\u003cbr\u003ethey follow strict green harvesting (removal of immature bunches) and plant only on south-\u003cbr\u003efacing slopes thus yielding a wine of great ripeness. It is made from 100% Barbera grapes and\u003cbr\u003eserves as a reminder of Barbera's potential. After fermentation, this wine is aged for at least 1\u003cbr\u003eyear in oak barriques (225-L French oak barrels) to round out the wine.\u003cbr\u003eT A S T I N G N O T E S\u003cbr\u003eDeep ruby red, intense aromas of black fruits and licorice complement chocolate, mocha, and\u003cbr\u003ehints of Ti-Tree oil. Great acidity and well-integrated oak lead to great structure and a long\u003cbr\u003efinish.\u003cbr\u003eF O O D P A I R I N G\u003cbr\u003ePairs well with roast beef, Espagnole sauces, spicy ricotta cheeses, and even lamb curries.\u003cbr\u003eV I N E Y A R D \u0026amp; P R O D U C T I O N I N F O\u003cbr\u003eW I N E M A K I N G \u0026amp; A G I N G\u003cbr\u003eA N A LY T I C A L D A TA\u003cbr\u003eP R O D U C E R P R O F I L E\u003cbr\u003eEstate owned by: Italo Stupino\u003cbr\u003eWinemaker: Claudio Roggero\u003cbr\u003eTotal acreage under vine: 65\u003cbr\u003eEstate founded: 1964\u003cbr\u003eWinery production: 7,500 Bottles\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Piemonte\u003cbr\u003eCountry: Italy\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castello di Neive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975596675296,"sku":"101746","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/castello-di-neive-barbera-d-alba-superiore_1.jpg?v=1663883748","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/castello-di-neive-barbera-dalba-superiore-2018-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}