COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Barbera
PRODUCER
Castello del Poggio
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Barbera d'Asti Poggio Le Coste 2022 from Castello del Poggio is a 100% Barbera wine from the Asti sub-region of Piedmont, Italy. The estate's vineyards are situated in Val del Temp, an area with historical ties to the Knights Templar, at altitudes ranging from 250 to 350 meters. Castello del Poggio, part of the Zonin family's winemaking enterprise, focuses on the authentic expression of Piedmontese terroir and indigenous grape varieties, with Barbera being a key emphasis. The 'Poggio Le Coste' name reflects the vineyard's hillside location.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are located in Val del Temp, historically owned by the Knights Templar.
Fact 02
The estate covers 160 hectares of vineyards.
Fact 03
Vines are planted at altitudes between 250-350 meters.
Fact 04
The wine's name, 'Poggio Le Coste', hints at its hillside vineyard origins.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Barbera d'Asti Poggio Le Coste 2022 begins with a manual harvest. Following pressing, the grapes undergo a week-long maceration with the skins to extract color and tannins. A distinctive winemaking technique involving bacterial action is utilized to manage and reduce the wine's acidity, aiming for a balanced flavor. The wine is then aged for 8 months in French oak barrels, followed by 3 months of bottle aging before release.
