2020 E. PIRA & FIGLI CHIARA BOSCHIS BARBERA D'ALBA SUPERIORE, PIEDMONT

Barbera d'Alba



The Barbera is ruby red in color with hints of violet.

In the bouquet it is intense and complete with scents of plum and blueberries. The palate is full with sensations of fleshy, fresh fruit and at the same time lively bright acidity.



Vines:

100% Barbera grown in the Barolo area, in the Cannubi San Lorenzo Vineyard, sheet 7 parcel 64 p; surface 1100 m; year planted 1960; 360 plants per hectare in locality Crosia, sheet 9, parcel 226; surface tot. 2600m, year planted 1987; 2300 plants per hectare.



 

Aging:

18 months in French oak barrels(second passage);

2-3 months aging in bottles.

Production: 3600 bottles