TITLE: Rinaldi

APPELLATION: Barbera d’Alba

PRODUCER: Marziano Abbona

REGION: Piemonte

SHORT_DESC: 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 & powerful character, yet retains a pleasant freshness that gives it exceptional drinkability. With the vineyards average age of 48 years, additional complexity is achieved

OVERVIEW_VARIETAL: 100% Barbera

OVERVIEW_PROCESS: Barrel aged for several months, assemblage in stainless steel; refined in bottle a few months; complete malolactic fermentation

OVERVIEW_SERVING_TEMP: 59 - 60 °F

OVERVIEW_ALCOHOL: 15.0 %

PROFILE_COLOR: Deep, intense ruby red

PROFILE_NOSE: Rich of red fruits, with hints of spice & floral notes

PROFILE_FINISH: Pleasant fruitiness, medium body, great acidic backbone & oak aging, so it can be enjoyed young or aged

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PAIRING: Risotto, roasted & grilled meats, cheese, mushroom dishes

AWARDS: 2016: 91 Points JamesSuckling, 2008: 90 Points Wine Enthusiast Magazine, 2015: 90 Points Wine Spectator, Due Bicchieri Gambero Rosso

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