Barbera d'Asti Superiore "Terra del Noce", Ezio Trinchero - 2016

Name: Barbera d'Asti Superiore "Terra del Noce", Ezio Trinchero
Brand: Trinchero
SKU: 29917
Price: 18.39 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 29917 750mL

A wild and complex red you that will open up by the minute in a decanter. This is spicy, gamey and a food wine to enjoy alongside porchetta sandwiches. This is Ezio Trichero's top cru that's made from vines planted in 1929.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2016

Country

Italy

Region

Piedmont

Sub-Region

Asti

Producer

Trinchero

Grape Variety

Barbera

Production Methods

Organic

Biodynamic

Wine made from grapes grown organically using natural composting techniques and special preparations of herbal sprays while following the astronomical calendar.

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Barbera

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