Barbera "Augusta" 2017 Alemat

"Augusta" is a Barbera Superiore d'Asti wine produced by the Alemat winery exclusively from Barbera grapes grown on a hill in the municipality of Penango, in the heart of Monferrato, a historical and geographical area of Piedmont. Augusta' is an authentic, sociable and satisfying Barbera, with a fruity yet balsamic soul, a balanced and intense palate and a long finish. Alemat is a young family business, run by Savio with the help of his sons Alessandro and Matteo, whose work begins in the vineyard, where the quality of the wine is born. At about 300 metres above sea level, the Barbera vines are on the highest part of the hill, facing south. The soil is very thin and poor in nutrients, with varying proportions of limestone and clay. Harvesting is done strictly by hand in the first ten days of October, with careful selection of the grapes, only those that are perfectly ripe are selected. In some years, this is achieved by green harvesting, a selection of the unripe grapes carried out in August to balance the productive load of the vines, favouring the perfect ripening of the remaining grapes. The must ferments in steel vats at a controlled temperature of 28-30°C for 12-15 days in contact with the skins. Malolactic fermentation then takes place at a controlled temperature of 20°C before the wine is transferred to large oak barrels for a minimum of 18 months, followed by a further 4-6 months in the bottle. "In the glass, "Augusta" has an intense ruby red colour with violet reflections; the bouquet opens with notes of red fruits, sour cherries and ripe cherries, enriched with violet nuances and officinal herbs, and closes with a light note of vanilla due to the ageing in wood. In the mouth it is full, enveloping and intense, with a long persistence and an important and dense texture. The aftertaste offers pleasant sensations of ripe fruit with a slightly spicy finish. Augusta is the ideal companion for fine cuisine, grilled meats, roasts, game and mature cheeses, offering a rich and satisfying gastronomic experience.