Bricco dei Guazzi is the flagship winery of Genagricola. Thiswine is capable of expressing a typical nature, while keepingits distance from the stereotype that presents Barbera as an'edgy' wine. Highly appreciated for its great range and theoptimal balance of all of its features, it is a 'rotund' charmincwine that's approachable and flattering. Grapes: Barbera 100% Origin: Olivola, company-owned grapes Terain Type: Marly, calcareous Altitude:120-150 m above sea level Cultivation method: Guyot V ineyard density: 4.500 vines per hectare Grape yield: circa 7.2 tons per hectare Vcl: 14.5%vol Vintage on sale: 2009 Wine-making:After being manually harvested, these grapesare pressed and de-stemmed. The marcs obtained are left tomacerate for a week in large steel vats in contact with themusts at a temperature ranging from 25° to 28° C. Frequenre-pouring allows for optimal color extraction and goocbody.Malolactic fermentation is carried out; next, the wine isplaced in 30-hectoliter barrels for approximately 6 months.The wine then undergoes an in-bottle refinement processlasting four months.The wine: Ruby-red and intense, this quasi impenetrable winehas violet hues, The nose wil perceive its warm fruity hints anoyou'll find the scent of small red berries and preserves. To thepalate, it proves round and full-bodied with a well-tamecrustic nature and a thick silky tannic texture. Barely spicy athe finish, it maintains excellent persistence.Combinations: lt makes a great match for the most typicadishes of the Monferrina area, especially meat-based specialties. AWARDS: BERLINER WEIN TROPHY “COLD MEDAL' AWC VIENNA "SILVER MEDAL" MUNDUS VIN!"SILVER MEDAL'