V.S. SASSELLA RISERVA LE BARBARINE DOCG 2014
| DESCRIPTION | |
| Grape variety: | Nebbiolo 100% |
| Production area: | Terraces particularly exposed in Sondrio |
| Yield per hectare: | 40 hL per hectare (per stock limited to 1,5 kg) |
| Harvest: | Last 5 days in October |
| Sugar content: | 23 Babo |
| Alcohol content: | 14% |
| Total acidity: | 6,3 g/L |
| Residual sugar: | Trace |
| Solids: | 32 g/L |
| Vinification: | Fermentation of 12 days in contact with the skins at a controlled temperature of 28-30 °C |
| Ageing: | 36 months in Slavonian tonneaux, then it is stored in open steel vats to decant naturally. |
| TASTING NOTES | |
| Colour: | Intense ruby red |
| Nose: | Intense with hints of hazelnuts, liquorice and spices |
| Palate: | Dry, pleasant and slightly tannic |
| Food pairings: | The elegance of the aromas and the moderate tannins allow a combination with red meat dishes, cheeses and game |
| Serving conditions: | Cork a short while before serving. Serve at 18-20 °C in Nebbiolo glasses. Distributed in 750 mL and 1500 mL bottles |
| Vintage: | 2014 was a very difficult year due to the wet and cold climate. To obtain quality wines it was necessary to select only the best bunches, having a yield loss of about 30-40% |