COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Barbera
PRODUCER
Bruna Grimaldi
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bruna Grimaldi Barbera d'Alba Superiore Scassa 2022 is a 100% Barbera from the Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC in Piedmont, Italy. Produced by Bruna Grimaldi, a family winery with roots in the Langhe region since the mid-20th century, the wine's name 'Scassa' signifies the historical challenges of cultivating its land. The winery emphasizes quality derived from the vineyard, employing sustainable and organic farming practices. The vineyards are located across different municipalities, with soils composed of limestone, specifically Marne di Sant'Agata Fossili and Formazioni di Lequio, at altitudes ranging from 200 to 450 meters.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Scassa' refers to the historical difficulty of clearing land for cultivation in this region.
Fact 02
Vineyards are situated between 200m and 450m above sea level.
Fact 03
The winery practices organic and sustainable farming.
Fact 04
The 'Superiore' designation requires a minimum of 12 months aging.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Bruna Grimaldi Barbera d'Alba Superiore Scassa 2022 is produced from hand-harvested grapes, picked between mid-September and late October. The clusters are destemmed before fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks, with a skin-contact maceration period of 10-12 days. Malolactic fermentation takes place in old concrete tanks. The wine then undergoes aging for a minimum of 6 months in tonneaux and large barrels, followed by bottle aging. The 'Superiore' designation requires a minimum of 12 months of aging, with at least 4 months in barrel.
