Winery Pico MaccarioBarbera d'Asti Superiore Epico
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Barbera blanche and the Barbera.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or veal.
Taste structure of the Barbera d'Asti Superiore Epico from the Winery Pico Maccario
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Barbera d'Asti Superiore Epico of Winery Pico Maccario in the region of Piedmont is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Barbera d'Asti Superiore Epico of Winery Pico Maccario in the region of Piedmont often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Barbera d'Asti Superiore Epico
Pairings that work perfectly with Barbera d'Asti Superiore Epico
Original food and wine pairings with Barbera d'Asti Superiore Epico
The Barbera d'Asti Superiore Epico of Winery Pico Maccario matches generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or poultry such as recipes of roast veal orloff, pork stew with bacon and cream or old-fashioned chicken in a pot.
Details and technical informations about Winery Pico Maccario's Barbera d'Asti Superiore Epico.
Discover the grape variety: Barbera blanche
Crisp, taut whites with a marked acidity, showing discreet aromas of green apple, citrus, white flowers and fresh herbal notes. Neutral and refreshing profile. Preserved in confidential parcels in Piedmont (Monferrato, Alessandria) for its heritage value, subject to ampelographic studies. Very rare autochthonous Piedmontese variety, with no genetic link to black barbera despite the shared name.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Barbera d'Asti Superiore Epico from Winery Pico Maccario are 2017, 2015, 2011, 2010 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Pico Maccario
The Winery Pico Maccario is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 32 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: INAO
National Institute of Origin and Quality. French organization depending on the Ministry of Agriculture and in charge of quality signs: AOC, IGP, labels and organic farming.
