Bricco de i Guazzi is the flagship winery of Genagricola. Barbera and Merlot are refined grape varieties used to produce Azienda Monferrina's most time- trusted wine. A full- bodied red that combines typical character with interna- tional tastes, it surprises drinkers with its st unning complexity. Grapes: Barbera 60%; Merlot 40% Origin: Olivola, company- owned grapes Terrain Type: Marly, calcareous Altitude:200-260m above sea level Cultivation method: Guyot Vineyard density: 4.500 vines per hectare Grape yield: circ a 75 tons per hectare Vcl: 15% vol Wine- making: The grapes are harvested according to their respective ripening times and they separately undergo alco- holic fer- mentation in steel vats at constantly controlled tem- pera- tures. Once fermentation has been completed, the wine is ' cut' and placed in durmast barriques for refinement which lasts at least 24 months. After bottling, the wine under- goes another in- glass refining process that lasts 6 months. The Wine: An intense ruby- red. To the nose, it will immediately seem imposing, before giving rise to a sequence of aro- mas, that starts with fruity scents like marasca cherry and raspberry and ends with delicate hints of cocoa and to- bacco. The palate will find this wine impetuous, full- bodied, complex and well- articled. Its fruity flavors combine with a tannic texture that's fine and elegant. Combinations: Great with savory red meats, it also com- bines well with wild game or aged cow cheeses. AWARDS: AWC VIENNA“GOLD MEDAL” ROBERT PARKER 95 points Wine for Italy State Banquet