“Barbacrò” 2022 Alemat

The 'Barbacrò' wine from the Alemat winery is an easy-drinking, very intriguing red wine with juicy notes of red fruits. It is made from a blend of indigenous grapes from the Piedmont region, Barbera for the most part and Croatina to complete the work. Even the name of the wine comes from the union of the two grape varieties, 'Barba' meaning Barbera and 'Cro' meaning Croatina. Furthermore, 'Barbacrò' in Norman dialect means 'handlebar moustache', a detail that inspired the personalised label that accompanies it represented by a cheerful character with a moustache, cheeks, eyes, mouth, shirt and butterflies that change from time to time. Each label of 'Barbacrò' is unique, and is an invitation to discover and savour different bottles by collecting different labels, in the hope of finding two identical examples. The grapes come from south-facing vineyards, warm and well kissed by the sun, but with good ventilation, located in hilly terrain, on very thin soil, composed mainly of limestone and clay, at an altitude of 300 metres above sea level. Harvesting is done manually, and during fermentation the must macerates on its skins in steel vats for about 6 days at a controlled temperature of 28°C. Once the liquid is separated from the skins and the fermentation process is complete, the temperature is raised to 20°C, allowing the lactic bacteria to start malolactic fermentation. "Barbacrò" matures in stainless steel for about 8 months, before spending a further 2 months in the bottle. Intense ruby red in colour at the glass, the nose releases inviting aromas of ripe red fruit, such as plums and cherries. In the mouth, the incoming red fruit aroma continues, enveloping the palate. This juicy red has an intriguing and versatile character, suitable for multiple pairings, it is perfect to accompany the whole meal, but recommended with cured meats, first courses and white meats.