Fazzoletto Barbera Passito 2017
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The Winery
Fazzoletto Barbera Passito is a rediscovery of the old tradition of using partially-dried grapes to add richness and concentration. The Barbera grapes are grown on Southwest-facing slopes in the Monferrato hills, at 250-400m altitude. Soils here are clay and limestone. Following the traditional passito technique – a portion of ripe Barbera grapes (around 20%), left on the vine for nearly a month after the main harvest to sun-dry, are then blended with fresh Barbera grapes before fermentation. This sweetens, enriches and softens the resulting acidity.
Tasting Notes:
A fleshy and juicy red with aromas of sweet ripe plums and cherries. The palate shows ripe fruit-forward characters of cherry and wild plum and the ripe rounded finish is balanced by fresh bramble acidity.
Perfect with:
A good match for roast poultry or game, or rich stews and pasta dishes.
