COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Barbera
PRODUCER
San Silvestro
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The San Silvestro Piemonte Barbera Appassimento 2022 is a red wine from Piedmont, Italy, made from 100% Barbera grapes. It utilizes the Appassimento technique, where grapes are dried after harvest to concentrate their essence, resulting in a wine with enhanced depth and richness. Cantine San Silvestro, a family-run winery since 1871, is committed to tradition and authenticity, producing wines that reflect the unique character of the Piedmont region. This particular wine stands out for its amplified density and power, offering a modern style of Barbera.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Appassimento means 'drying' in Italian, a technique that concentrates grapes.
Fact 02
This method is famously used for Amarone, but here it's applied to Barbera.
Fact 03
San Silvestro has been a family winery since 1871.
Fact 04
The winery is located in Novello, in the heart of the Barolo district.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The San Silvestro Piemonte Barbera Appassimento 2022 is produced using 100% Barbera grapes. A key technique is the Appassimento method, where grapes are dried after manual harvest to concentrate sugars and flavors. Fermentation and maceration occur in stainless steel tanks, followed by aging solely in stainless steel before bottling. This process focuses on preserving the wine's inherent fruit intensity and the richness achieved through grape drying.
