VELIUS ROSSO ASCIUTTO (2016)
VELIUS ROSSO ASCIUTTO (2016)
Barbera
GROWING
Organic farming practices
Soil: Clay loam soil, sub-alkaline with 12% active limestone
Vineyard in Varano de' Melegari
WINEMAKING
Long maceration of 90 days
Aged in large oak barrels for 18 months, followed by a minimum of 6 months aged in bottle before release
Native yeasts only, no SO2 added, no filtration, and no addition of stabilizers
WHAT'S GOOD?
A beautiful ruby red wine with elegant fruit scents
Great balance and firm tannins
Best served at 15-17°C
Benefits from some time allowed for breathing
WINE ANALYSIS
Alcohol: 14.5%
Closure: Cork
VOLUME
750ML
BODY
Med