Barbaresco DOCG
Fausoni Riserva
Vine variety: Nebbiolo
Origin: Fausoni first growth located in the Municipality of Neive
Altitude: 320 m. a.s.l
Exposure: South-West
Vines/ha: 3.500
Vine training method: guyot
Soil: marly, clay and white tuffaceou
Wine Making: the grapes are destalked and softly pressed. Fermentation with skin maceration in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (28°C), followed by malolactic fermenation in wooden casks.
Ageing: 48 months in big Slavonian and French oak casks. Further refinement in bottle before releasing.
ORGANOLEPTIC TRAITS
Color: garnet red with ruby-red hints.
Aroma: rich and complex with notes of liquorice, tobacco, cocoa. It recalls the classic “goudron” scent.
Flavor: great concentration and elegance with smooth tannins and a long persistence
Pairing: perfect with braised meats, stewed wild boar and game.
Serving temperature: 18°C