Winery Giancarlo MerloneBarbera d'Asti Superiore
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The Barbera d'Asti Superiore of the Winery Giancarlo Merlone is in the top 0 of wines of Barbera d'Asti.
Details and technical informations about Winery Giancarlo Merlone's Barbera d'Asti Superiore.
Discover the grape variety: Areni
Structured, elegant reds with a deep ruby robe, firm yet polished tannins and a dense palate with preserved acidity. Signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), black fruits (blackberry), spices and high-altitude mineral notes. Fine Caucasian ageing potential. Grown at altitude in the Vayots Dzor, star of modern Armenian viticulture with growing international recognition. Native Armenian black grape, among the oldest in the world (traces from 4,100 BC).
Informations about the Winery Giancarlo Merlone
The Winery Giancarlo Merlone is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Barbera d'Asti to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Barbera d'Asti
Apogee of Piedmont Barbera: a gourmet, vibrant red with signature notes of ripe cherry, raspberry, plum and violet, characteristic fresh acidity and supple tannins that make it immediately drinkable. A direct, everyday Italian style, perfect with charcuterie and pasta. Fleshier Superiore versions (14 months ageing) with liquorice and dark chocolate notes, and Nizza DOCG at the summit. 6,000 ha of clay-limestone hills between Asti and Alessandria.
The wine region of Piedmont
Kingdom of Nebbiolo: Barolo and Barbaresco DOCG, long-ageing reds with firm tannins and lively acidity, complex aromas of withered rose, sour cherry, tar, truffle and undergrowth. More accessible, tangy Barbera on red fruit, supple, crisp Dolcetto. Sweet, floral sparkling Moscato d'Asti, mineral, lemony Gavi (Cortese) white, round, almondy Arneis from Roero. 50,000 ha across the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato, UNESCO.
The word of the wine: Hygrometry
Humidity level of the cellar necessary for a good ageing of the wines. The recommended hygrometry is around 70% in order to guarantee a good elasticity of the corks while preserving the labels.
