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Piemonte Barbera Ottone I DOC

by San Silvestro · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationPiemonteDOC
TypeRed
Grapes100% Barbera
LineYoung red wines
Vintages2014 and 2013 are represented in the awards section.
San SilvestroPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Grapes

Made exclusively from Barbera: 100% Barbera.

Ageing

The wine is refined in stainless-steel tanks.

Tasting profile

Deep, bright ruby red in colour, with pleasant plum aromas. The palate is dry and fresh, with good structure.

Serving and pairing

Pair with cold meats, pasta, barbecued food or hamburgers. In summer it may be served chilled with salads or as an accompaniment to a snack. Its cellar life is 2–3 years.

Label / history

Ottone I takes its name from Otto I of Saxony, one of the central figures in the legend of Aleramo and the foundation of the Monferrato territory.