Marenco
Bassina Barbera d’Asti DOCG
- Origin
- Italy, Piedmont
- Varietal
- Red
- Composition
- 100% Barbera
- Soil
- 38% clay, 34% marl, 28% sand
- Fermentation
- 10-12 days in stainless steel tanks at 75 °F
- Aging
- 9 months in concrete vats followed by 3 months in bottle
- First vintage
- 1986
- Production
- 20,000 bottles
Tasting Notes
Garnet red with delicate purple reflections.
It has an intense, fresh nose of red-fruit aromas and balsamic notes.
On the palate, it is dry, full-bodied, and harmonious, with a long, fruity, aromatic finish.
