Rivalta Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG - Villa Sparina

Rivalta Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG - Villa SparinaHandled at a slight angle, a transition in color towards garnet red can be seen at the edges of this barrel-aged wine. If you swirl the wine glass, you can perceive a perfect balance in this red wine, as it is neither watery nor syrupy or liqueur-like on the glass walls. The first nose of Rivalta Barbera del Monferrato Superiore reveals notes of morello cherries, black cherries and plums. The fruity components of the bouquet are joined by notes of barrel ageing and even more fruity, balsamic nuances. The Villa Sparina Rivalta Barbera del Monferrato Superiore is wonderfully dry for wine lovers. This red wine is never coarse or austere, but round and smooth. On the palate, this balanced red wine is characterized by an incredibly melting, dense and velvety texture. On the finish, this storable red wine from the Piedmont wine-growing region impresses with its considerable length. There are again hints of morello cherry and black cherry. Mineral notes from the marl and clay-dominated soils are added to the finish. Vinification of the Rivalta Barbera del Monferrato Superiore from Villa Sparina This wine clearly focuses on one grape variety, namely Barbera. Only first-class grapes were harvested for this wonderfully balanced single-varietal wine from Villa Sparina. In Piedmont, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on clay and marl soils. The Rivalta Barbera del Monferrato Superiore is an Old World wine through and through, as this Italian wine exudes an extraordinary European charm that clearly underlines the success of wines from the Old World. The grapes for this red wine from Italy are picked exclusively by hand at the time of optimum ripeness. After the grape harvest, the grapes are quickly transported to the winery. Here they are sorted and carefully crushed. Fermentation then takes place in small wood casks at controlled temperatures. At the end of fermentation, the Rivalta Barbera del Monferrato Superiore is matured for another 14 months in oak barriques. The barrel ageing is followed by a long period of bottle ageing, which makes this red wine even more complex. Dining recommendations for the Rivalta Barbera del Monferrato Superiore from Villa Sparina This Italian wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to boeuf bourguignon, spicy curry with lamb or cabbage roulades. Awards for the Rivalta Barbera del Monferrato Superiore from Villa Sparina This wine from Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG has not only impressed us, but has also won awards from well-known wine journalists. The ratings include Gambero Rosso - 2 glasses