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: Grüner Veltliner
Dry, vivid and structured whites with a pale golden robe, slender mouthfeel and preserved acidity, with signature aromas of white pepper, citrus (lemon, grapefruit), green apple, fresh vegetables (radish, rhubarb, watercress), herbs and loess mineral notes. Good ageing potential. Absolute star of Wachau DAC, Kamptal DAC, Kremstal DAC and Weinviertel DAC in Austria. The emblematic Austrian variety, the most planted in the country and a national identity signature.
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: Tank
Made of concrete, stainless steel, enamelled steel or wood (now fashionable again), the vat is an indispensable tool during the entire winemaking process. It is also used to mature certain wines that do not need to go into barrel, or to preserve them.
