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Piemonte Barbera Passito Appassimento DOC wine — San Silvestro winery — Dionysus
RedPiemonteDOC

Piemonte Barbera Passito Appassimento DOC

by San Silvestro · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationPiemonteDOC
TypeRed
Grapes100% Barbera
VineyardBarbera from Piedmont
LineRefined Red Wines
Vintages2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018 are represented in the awards section.
Alcohol14.0%
SweetnessOff-dry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Keeps for7 years
Bottled in0.75 l
San SilvestroPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

Produced in Piedmont from Barbera grapes.

Grapes

100% Barbera.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested manually and dried using the traditional Appassimento method. Over-ripening and drying concentrate their colour, aromas and extract before fermentation. Fermentation and skin maceration include daily pumping over.

Ageing

The wine receives a final refinement before release.

Technical data

A light residual sweetness is present, although no analytical value is given.

Tasting profile

Rich and opulent, with aromas of ripe fruit and sour-cherry preserve. Fine, velvety and silky tannins surround a persistent aftertaste, while the slight residual sweetness reinforces the rounded texture.

Serving and pairing

Pair with grilled meat, lamb and mature cheese. Cellaring potential is 7 years.