Cogno
Bricco dei Merli Barbera d’Alba DOC
The vineyards are located in Ravera and Pasinotti areas; Bricco (meaning "hill") indicates that this vineyard is located at the very top of the hill. A typical Piedmontese wine, wellstructured and suitable for ageing, in which wood and fruit blend to maintain intact the characteristics and typicality of the grape varietal.
Vintage Factsheets
The Barbera vines are situated in the Novello commune at an average altitude of 300 meters above sea level, with a south-southeast exposure. The vineyard practices sustainable viticulture, with vines aged 17 to 27 years. The soils are calcareous-clay, ideal for growing Barbera, and the vines are trained using the Guyot pruning system. Vineyard density is 4,500 vines per hectare (1,821 vines per acre).
- Region
- Piedmont
- Appellation
- Barbera d'Alba DOC
- Varietal Composition
- Barbera
- Aging
- The Barbera is fermented in stainless steel at a controlled temperature with automatic pumping-over. It then ages for 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, adding depth and complexity.
- Alcohol
- 14.09%
Bright ruby red in color with clear crimson highlights. Deep, full aromas, elegant, well-balanced and enduring, reminiscent of rose, undergrowth and oriental spices. Fine structure accompanied by lively acidic freshness.
Wine Enthusiast
91 Points
2021
“This Barbera lifts from the glass with fresh aromas of mixed berries, sweet spices, wild herbs and underbrush. The juicy palate gives notes of black cherries, raspberries and tea finishing with bright acidity.”
— Jeff Porter, 2023
