2022 Bricco Ernesto Rebellious Nature Rosso Piedmont, Italy
$48.99
Variety: Barbera, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Bonarda
Vine Age: Planted in the early 1950s
Terroir: From 3 vineyards in Roero and Emilia Romagna. The vineyard in Roero is planted with Nebbiolo on sandy soil and Barbera on sandy-clay. The vineyard in Emilia Romagna is planted with Sangiovese on clay-limestone.
Viticulture: Organic (1990), biodynamic practices
Vinification: Varieties are harvested within two days of each other, de-stemmed, not crushed, ambient yeast co-fermentation in concrete tanks, aged for 8-12 months in used French, American and Austrian barrels and for an additional 12 months in bottles.
Specs
- Country Italy
- Region Piedmont
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Bricco Ernesto
- Farming Practices Organic, Biodynamic
- Grapes Barbera, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Bonarda
- Food Pairings Pizza Night, Red Sauce, Gamey Meats
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Savory Red, Wild Side