Description
A wine made from Nebbiolo grapes (at least 85%) and other vines typical of the Asti area for the remaining 15%. It is produced exclusively in the town of Albugnano and in three other neighbouring towns (Castelnuovo Don Bosco, Passerano Marmorito, Pino d'Asti), the cradle of Nebbiolo’s long history. It is produced as red, rosé and Superiore; the latter requires ageing for at least a year, of which six months in oak barrels.
Data Sheet
Albugnano Doc
Production regulations: D.M. May 6, 1997
Grape variety: Nebbiolo from the 85% to 100%; while the remaining 15% is made from Freisa, Bonarda, Barbera grapes.
Colour: ruby red more or less intense, sometimes with garnet hues.
Bouquet: delicate, characteristic, sometime winy.
Taste: dry, with good body, more or less tannic, good persistence, sometimes lively.
Minimum alcohol content: 11,50% vol.
Albugnano Superiore Doc
Production regulations: D.M. May 6, 1997
Grape variety: Nebbiolo from the 85% to 100%; while the remaining 15% is made from Freisa, Bonarda, Barbera grapes.
Colour: ruby red more or less intense, sometimes with garnet hues.
Bouquet: delicate, characteristic, sometime winy.
Taste: dry, with good body, more or less tannic, good persistence, sometimes lively.
Ageing: minimum 12 months of which at least 6 in wooden barrels.
Minimum alcohol content: 11,50% vol.
Production regulations: D.M. May 6, 1997
Grape variety: Nebbiolo from the 85% to 100%; while the remaining 15% is made from Freisa, Bonarda, Barbera grapes.
Colour: ruby red more or less intense, sometimes with garnet hues.
Bouquet: delicate, characteristic, sometime winy.
Taste: dry, with good body, more or less tannic, good persistence, sometimes lively.
Minimum alcohol content: 11,50% vol.
Albugnano Superiore Doc
Production regulations: D.M. May 6, 1997
Grape variety: Nebbiolo from the 85% to 100%; while the remaining 15% is made from Freisa, Bonarda, Barbera grapes.
Colour: ruby red more or less intense, sometimes with garnet hues.
Bouquet: delicate, characteristic, sometime winy.
Taste: dry, with good body, more or less tannic, good persistence, sometimes lively.
Ageing: minimum 12 months of which at least 6 in wooden barrels.
Minimum alcohol content: 11,50% vol.
Consortium
Consorzio Barbera d'Asti e Vini del Monferrato
Administration: Via Morelli, 15 14100 Asti (AT)
T +39 0141 598998 F +39 0141 598984
www.viniastimonferrato.it consorzio@viniastimonferrato.it
Administration: Via Morelli, 15 14100 Asti (AT)
T +39 0141 598998 F +39 0141 598984
www.viniastimonferrato.it consorzio@viniastimonferrato.it
DO YOU KNOW
Albugnano, served at a temperature of 16-18 °C, beautifully accompanies starters, especially if they contain mushrooms, red meat, fowl or game and seasoned and savoury cheeses. You may want to try the rosè version with appetizers, vegetable soups, fish dishes and white meat main courses. Serving temperature: 13-14 °C