COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Barbera
PRODUCER
Ricossa Antica Casa
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Medium-dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Ricossa Antica Casa's roots trace back to the late 1800s when the family operated an award-winning distillery on the outskirts of Asti. Today, this historic legacy of Piedmontese hospitality is translated into contemporary winemaking. Located in the Asti and Monferrato hills of Piedmont, the estate spans 74 hectares arranged in a natural amphitheater. This wine represents a unique innovation in the region, bringing a rich, expressive style to a classic local grape variety.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€11
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Ricossa was the pioneer in applying the Veneto-style appassimento (air-drying) technique to Piedmont's Barbera grape.
Fact 02
The idea was born during a scorching summer when the resilient Barbera grape thrived despite drought conditions.
Fact 03
The estate's history began in the late 19th century as an award-winning distillery near Asti before transitioning to wine.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested in mid-September using small 5-kg crates to prevent premature crushing. The whole grapes are then laid in a ventilated, temperature-controlled drying room (fruttaio) for 5 to 6 weeks, allowing them to slowly dehydrate and concentrate sugars and flavors. Following this appassimento process, the grapes undergo fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 26-30°C for approximately two weeks. The wine is aged for at least six months in stainless steel tanks to retain primary fresh-fruit definition, followed by a minimum of two months of refinement in the bottle.
