COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Barbera
PRODUCER
La Gironda
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Gironda Barbera d'Asti La Gena Superiore 2020 is a red wine from Piedmont, Italy, specifically from the Nizza Monferrato sub-region. The wine is made from 100% Barbera grapes and carries the Barbera d'Asti DOCG Superiore classification. The name 'La Gena' in Piedmontese dialect translates to 'awkwardness' or 'embarrassment,' referencing the winery's journey from producing winemaking machinery to becoming wine producers. La Gironda is a family-run estate founded in 2000, committed to organic farming and traditional winemaking techniques to express the unique character of their land.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
'La Gena' means 'awkwardness' or 'embarrassment' in Piedmontese dialect, reflecting the winery's initial hesitations.
Fact 02
The winery transitioned from producing winemaking machinery to becoming wine producers.
Fact 03
Vineyards are located on the 'Bricco' hill in Nizza Monferrato.
Fact 04
Organic farming practices are employed with maximum respect for the environment.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
La Gironda Barbera d'Asti La Gena Superiore 2020 is produced using 100% Barbera grapes. The winemaking process begins with de-stalking and soft pressing. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats at 28-30ºC, with maceration on skins for seven days. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in stainless-steel vats. The wine is aged for a period in wooden barrels, followed by bottle aging. The winery employs organic farming practices, treating vines only with copper or sulfur and avoiding herbicides, with a philosophy focused on expressing the land's terroir through traditional methods.
