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Aves Barbera d’Alba DOC wine — Burlotto winery — Dionysus
RedAlbaDOC

Aves Barbera d’Alba DOC

by Burlotto · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationAlbaDOC
TypeRed
GrapesBarbera
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
BurlottoPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit comes from vineyards in Verduno at 350–420 metres above sea level, with predominantly southern and western exposures. The vines are 5–15 years old.

Vinification

Fermentation and maceration take place in French oak barrels for approximately 10 days, under temperature-controlled conditions with daily pump-overs. Malolactic fermentation also occurs in oak barrels.

Ageing

The wine ages for approximately 18 months, including eight months in French and Slovenian oak barrels. It is bottled in spring and rests in the cellar for a further six months.