Martinette
Name
Martinette
Classification
Barbera d'Asti DOCG Superiore
Origins of the name
Martinette is the name of one of our oldest Barbera vineyards. Due to its location and microclimate, it is extremely suitable for the production of the barbera grapes.
Production area
Bricco Quaglia hills in Bionzo, a small hamlet of Costigliole d'Asti.
Grape variety
Barbera 100%
Vine density
6000 per hectare
Vine age
40 years
Training method
Guyot
Sun exposure
south / south-east
Soil
calcareous base, mixed clay
Yield
8500 kg per hectare
Annual production (avg)
20-25000 bottles
Vinification
Thinning of the grapes at the end of July. Manueal harvest, where only the best bunches are selected and collected into small wooden crates. Then grapes are gently pressed. Afterwards follows fermentation, on skins, for about 7-8 days.
Aging
in barriques for 12 months
Color
intense ruby-red
Bouquet
fresh cherry and raspberry, spices
Palate
sweet and plummy fruit with an impressive vigor, length, and freshness.
Average alcohol content
14°
Serve at
18-20°C
Aging potential
8 - 10 years
Food pairings
Its versatility allows this wine to accompany an entire multi-course meal: savory appetizers such as cured meats, hearty pasta disches, rich seconds of red or white meat, and cheese platter to close with.
Top Wines
- Boeri Limited Edition
Barbera d'Asti DOCG Superiore
- Noto
Monferrato Rosso DOC
- Beviòn selezione
Piemonte DOC Chardonnay
- Pörlapà
Barbera d'Asti DOCG Superiore
Selection
- Martinette
Barbera d'Asti DOCG Superiore
- Ribota
Moscato d'Asti DOCG
- Beviòn
Piemonte DOC Chardonnay
Sparkling wines
- Wine Spumante Brut
Spumante Brut
- Brut Rosè Metodo Classico
Brut rosè Metodo Classico
House wines
- Barbera d’Asti DOCG
- Bag in Tube Barbera
- Delicious — White Wine
- Bag in Tube — Delicious
- Monferrato DOC Dolcetto