Piemonte Barbera Vassallo

Denomination: Piemonte Barbera DOC Vassallo

Vine variety: 100% Barbera

Production area: Piedmont, Italy

Classification: DOC (Controlled Designation of Origin)

Alcohol content: between 13% and 14% vol.

Color

Barbera Piemonte DOC Vassallo aged in wood has an intense ruby red color, tending towards garnet in the older versions. Maturation in wood gives darker shades and a chromatic depth that reflects the complexity of the wine.

Bouquet

On the nose, the wine is rich and complex, with notes of ripe red fruits such as cherry, black cherry and plum, which blend with spicy and toasted hints derived from the aging in wood. Accents of vanilla, cocoa and a light note of tobacco emerge, adding elegance and depth to the bouquet.

Taste

In the mouth, the Barbera Piemonte DOC Vassallo aged in wood is full and structured, with a pleasant acidity that balances the richness of the wine and gives it freshness. The tannins are silky and well integrated, thanks to the aging in wood, and contribute to a long and harmonious finish, with a persistent aftertaste of ripe fruit and sweet spices.

Serving temperature

Serve at a temperature between 16° and 18°C to enhance the structure and complex aromatic notes. A large glass is recommended to allow the wine to oxygenate and fully open its bouquet.

Food pairings

The Barbera Piemonte DOC Vassallo aged in wood is ideal for accompanying tasty and structured dishes. It is perfect with roasts, braised meats, grilled red meats and game. It also pairs splendidly with mature cheeses, cured meats and first courses based on meat sauce. Its complexity also makes it suitable to accompany truffle dishes, polenta with rich sauces, and spicy or smoked second courses, which enhance its intense notes and softness.