Marziano Abbona - Barbera d'Alba Rinaldi

Made from the grapes grown in the vineyards of Monforte d’Alba in Rinaldi, from which the wine gets its name, this Barbera has a distinct and powerful character, yet retains a pleasant freshness that gives it great drinkability.

Variety: Barbera
Vineyard of production: Rinaldi
Average age of vineyards: 48 years
Yield: 75 quintals per hectare
First year of production: 1975
Winemaking: Crushing-destemming is followed by spontaneous alcoholic fermentation using indigenous yeasts. It is left in contact with the skins in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, followed by dry racking and cold decantation with transfer to oak barrels of 500 liters. It is stabilized with cold temperatures in order to avoid the use of clarifying products at the end of the process.
Malolactic fermentation: Carried out entirely in barrels immediately after alcoholic fermentation.
Aging: In barrels for 12 months, followed by assemblage in stainless steel and bottling. It rests in the bottle at a constant temperature of 14° C (57° F) for three months before release.

Bottles produced in 2016: 38,631

Tasting notes: The 2016 harvest was an exciting year for the characteristics of this Barbera vineyard located in Monforte from which we get our Rinaldi. Intensity and power are already perceived at the chromatic stage, while the olfactory notes are rich in red fruits with a delicate spicy appeal. On the palate our Barbera comes with strength and body, followed by the typical acidity of Barbera, but with a very sophisticated finale. It’s a wine of excellent elegance and great balance among the organoleptic sensations, for a Barbera destined to last over time.

Alcohol: 15.29 % ABV
Total acidity: 6.71 g/l
Dry extract: 32.40 g/l
pH level: 3.44
Polyphenols: 2955
Anthocyanins: 378