Nicolon

Barbera d'Alba DOC

Angelo Negro e Figli

Limited production of the Negro estate, following scrupulous thinning and selection in the vineyard. Nicolon is a Barbera of the very highest quality, rich in fruity scents and pleasant vanilla notes.

Barbera d'Alba Nicolon - Angelo Negro e Figli

VINIFICATION

Maceration: traditional, in stailess steel tanks for 10-12 days
Maturation: 12 months
Preservation and endurance: bottle in horizontal position, more than 10 years

SENSORY PROFILE

Intense red ruby color with violet highlights. The fragrance is captivating with notes of maraschino cherry, musk and blackberry.
Elegant and harmonic body, with a gentle acidity. Good structure with marked fruitiness and vanilla.
Serving temperature: 18° C

VINEYARD

Grape variety: Barbera
Production area: Roero
Altitude: 200-280 m above s.l.
Sun exposure: west
Soil: calcareous – sandy
Breeding system: guyot

HARVEST

Period: end of September
Harvest: hand-picking with the 20 kg boxes