Barbera-Merlot Vipava

Barbera-Merlot Vipava
As the name itself suggests, the wine Barbera-Merlot Vipava is a blend made of two renowned world wine varieties: Barbera and Merlot.
The mixture of both offers a very drinkable, light, fresh and harmonious wine with pronounced acidity and low level of tannins.


Vintage: 2010

Variety: 60 % Barbera, 40 % Merlot.

Grape growing and winemaking details:
  • Vineyard: Terraced vineyards.
  • Harvest: Harvested by hand, last week of September.
  • Maceration: Four days at a temperature below 28 ºC.
  • Fermentation: Controlled, in stainless steel vats.
  • Maturation: In stainless steel vats.

Wine description:
  • Colour: Deep, lively red colour.
  • Nose: Gentle fruity scent with prevailing varietal aroma of Barbera.
  • Palate: Plum skins, lively fruity character.
  • Harmony: Slightly higher acidity complements the wine's fruity character perfectly.
  • Ageing potential: Up to 3 years.

Wine parameters:
  • Alcohol: 12 %vol.
  • Sugar content: Dry, 2,2 g/l of residual sugar.
  • Total acidity: 5,4 g/l.
  • Serving temperature: 14 - 16 ºC.
  • Marriage of food and wine: Beef and lamb dishes, smoked meat, matured hard cheeses.




 
     
 
 
 
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