Emozioni Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG - Tenuta Tenaglia

The Emozioni Barbera d'Asti Superiore from Tenuta Tenaglia in Piedmont presents a bright, ruby red color in the glass. At the rim, this Italian red also shows a transition to garnet red. After the first swirl, you can perceive a first-class balance in this red wine, as it is neither watery nor syrupy or liqueur-like on the glass walls. In the glass, this red wine from Tenuta Tenaglia reveals aromas of pineapple and strawberries, complemented by other fruity nuances. The Tenuta Tenaglia Emozioni Barbera d'Asti Superiore is a wonderfully dry wine. This red wine is never coarse or austere, as you would expect from an iconic wine segment. The texture of this balanced red wine is wonderfully dense on the palate. Thanks to the balanced fruit acidity, the Emozioni Barbera d'Asti Superiore flatters the palate with a soft sensation without lacking freshness. The finish of this well-matured red wine from the Piedmont wine-growing region, Monferrato DOC to be precise, impresses with its remarkable persistence. The finish is also accompanied by mineral facets from the marl-dominated soils.

Vinification of the Emozioni Barbera d'Asti Superiore from Tenuta Tenaglia

The balanced Emozioni Barbera d'Asti Superiore from Italy is a single-varietal wine, made vegan from the Barbera grape variety. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Piedmont. Here, the vines dig their roots deep into marl soils. After being harvested by hand, the grapes are transported to the winery as quickly as possible. Here they are sorted and carefully broken up. Fermentation then takes place in small wooden vats at controlled temperatures. After this, the elegant Emozioni Barbera d'Asti Superiore is matured in oak barriques for a further 12 months.

Wine pairing recommendation for Tenuta Tenaglia Emozioni Barbera d'Asti Superiore

This Italian wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It goes perfectly with ossobuco, lamb ragout with chickpeas and dried figs or duck breast with sugar snaps.