Bricco dei Merli Barbera d’Alba DOC – 2014
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Introduction
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Merli is the name of the hill where this vineyard is located; “Bricco,” or “hill,” indicates that this vineyard is located at the very top of the hill.
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Vineyard Profile
- Vineyards: 100% estate
- Location: On the top of the hill; Novello village; Ravera area
- Cultivation: 100% organic (not yet certified)
- Size: 3.5 hectares (8.65 acres)
- Vine Age: 1 hectare (2.47 acres) is newly planted; 1 hectare is 20 years old; 0.5 hectare is 15 years old; 1 hectare is 30 years old
- Soil: Limestone/clay
- Elevation: 300 meters (984 feet) above sea level
- Exposure: South-southeast
- Density: 4,500 vines/hectare (1,821 vines/acre)
- Training: Vertical trellising, Guyot pruning
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Vintage Report
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The 2014 vintage started with a temperate winter, a prelude to a year characterized by above-average temperatures. The frequency and intensity of rainfall (as opposed to amount) particularly marked this vintage. Because of this, very delicate measures were taken in caring for the vines, and harvest began a bit earlier than average.
- Harvest Date(s): October 10-12
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Vinification
- Fermentation: 100% in stainless-steel fermentors with 9-12 days skin contact, temperature controlled, with automatic pump overs; 100% with indigenous yeast
- Malolactic: 100% in steel fermentors
- Barrel Aging: 1 year barrel-aging in used, 25-hl (660-gallon) Slavonian oak
- Filtration: None
- Bottle Aging: 6 months
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 100% Barbera
- Production (in cases): 1,000 (12/750ml)
- Cases Imported: 200
- Alcohol: 13%
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Tasting Notes
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Ruby red in color with purple nuances. Elegant and deep aromas with notes of wild rose, red fruits, black cherry, and spices. The Barbera d’Alba Bricco dei Merli 2014 is an approachable wine with a good structure, the right amount of acidity, and a strong harmonic body.
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Bricco dei Merli Barbera d’Alba DOC – 2014
Ruby red in color with purple nuances. Elegant and deep aromas with notes of wild rose, red fruits, black cherry, and spices. It is an approachable wine with a good structure, the right amount of acidity, and a strong harmonic body.