Barbera del Monferrato DOC - Villa Sparina

Barbera del Monferrato DOC - Villa SparinaWhen swirling the glass, you can perceive an excellent balance in this red wine, as it appears neither watery nor syrupy or liqueur-like on the walls of the glass. In the glass, this red wine from Villa Sparina presents aromas of dried plums, dried fruit, fruit bread, damsons, and black cherries, further complemented by bitter chocolate, black tea, and gingerbread spice. The Villa Sparina Barbera del Monferrato presents itself as wonderfully dry to the wine connoisseur. This red wine never appears coarse or austere, but rather round and smooth. On the palate, this silky red wine is balanced and multi-layered. On the finish, this red wine from the Piedmont wine region delights with remarkable length. Once again, hints of plum and dried fruit appear. In the aftertaste, mineral notes from the clay and marl-dominated soils join in. Vinification of Barbera del Monferrato from Villa Sparina The basis for the balanced Barbera del Monferrato from Piedmont is grapes from the Barbera grape variety. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Piedmont. Here, the vines send their roots deep into soils of clay and marl. The Barbera del Monferrato is a thoroughbred Old World wine, as this Italian breathes an exceptional European charm that clearly underscores the success of Old World wines. The grapes for this red wine from Italy are harvested exclusively by hand at the point of optimal ripeness. After manual harvesting, the grapes are swiftly brought to the winery. Here they are sorted and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is complete, the Barbera del Monferrato can further harmonize for several months on the fine lees. Food pairing recommendation for Villa Sparina Barbera del Monferrato Ideally enjoy this red wine from Italy at a temperature of 15 - 18°C as an accompaniment to cabbage rolls, lemon-chili chicken with bulgur, or pumpkin casserole. Awards for Villa Sparina Barbera del Monferrato In addition to its reputation as a genuine premium product, this Villa Sparina wine can also boast awards and top ratings exceeding 90 points. Specifically, these are: James Suckling - 91 points