GUTTURNIO “VIGNA DELLA VILLA” D.O.C.

The very best quality red wine made ​​from selected grapes of Barbera and Bonarda from the “Vineyard Villa” a historic vineyard over 50 years old. The grapes are usually  harvested between late September and early October, comes from vineyards oldest and best exposed, located in the area most suited to the production of classic Gutturnio.
The wine after a long maceration on the skins for a year and a half matures in small oak casks of 10hl followed by an aging at least 6 months in bottle. In the glass is clear and intense ruby ​​red color.
The aroma is intense and deep characterized by hints of red fruit and jam and ends in a final with soft spicy notes not intrusive. On the palate it stands opposed to the soft tannins firm but never unpleasant. Dry, warm, full-bodied and harmonious. A slight oxygenation before consumption enhances its features. It goes well with our traditional dishes and in particular roasts and game. We recommend a temperature of 18 ° C.
 

Technical card

Blend: Barbera 55% Bonarda 45% 100%
Cultivation system:  Guyot  with 3500 stumps per HA
Vineyard altitude: 250-300 m on the sea level
Yield : 7000kg/Ha
Aging: 18 months in oak barrels and 6 in bottle
Alcoholic degree: 13,5 % vol.
Produced bottles:  3.000