Wine Tenute Neirano, "Tirteo" Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
Tasting Notes
Wine of dark ruby red color.
The taste of wine is rich, well-structured, with hints of ripe cherries and red berries, silky tannins and a long finish.
The wine shows an elegant aroma, woven from the notes of cherry, blueberry, currant and sweet spices.
The wine combines perfectly with the rack of lamb, steak, sausages, grilled pork and fragrant cheeses.
Interesting Facts
"Tirteo" Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG is an exquisite dry red wine made from Barbera grapes grown in the vineyards of the company in the province of Asti. Harvesting is carried out on reaching the berries of the optimum level of maturity. Then the grapes are delivered to the winery, where it is gently pressed. Traditional vinification is carried out at a controlled temperature. The wine is aged for at least 1 year in small oak barrels and another 6 months in bottles. The wine combines perfectly with the rack of lamb, steak, sausages, grilled pork and fragrant cheeses.
Producer's description
Paolo and Antonio, the representatives of the fourth generation of wine Sperone dynasty today can boast of high quality of its excellent sparkling wines. Their children, Francesca and Andrea is also currently busy with work for the company.
The pride of the winery Tenuta Neyrano is "Neirano" Brut - a sparkling wine produced by the champagne. The company also produces a range of other wines, mainly DOC and DOCG categories. At the winery fully automated bottling line, which is the last stage of production. This is where the products acquires its elegant appearance.
The range of wineries have Neyrano white classic wine from grapes Cortese, more refined versions, such as the famous Prosecco sparkling wine and sweet Moscato d'Asti - dessert wine of the highest quality. Also for the production of white wines is used Pinot Grigio - noble grapes from the hills of Lombardy.
Red wine winery Neyrano - a Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera d'Asti, Montepulciano and others. Exposure takes place in small tasting 225-liter drums, which are arranged in the underground cellars. Here, for sparkling wines is carried out riddling procedure which is carried out manually.