Tasting Notes: From the incomparable ladies of Tre Donne comes Barbari, meaning “Barbarian,” a delicious ode to the history of Piedmont. The words “Barbera” and “Barbaresco” derive their names from barbarians, which played a big part in local history and linguistics. Made from 100% Nebbiolo, it is a piercingly pure, lovely wine of power and elegance–a combination seemingly so consistently achieved by Tre Donne. This is an exceptional value and a wine not to be missed.
| Piemonte, Italia. (Neive) 30 hectares. |
Marl and clay. | ||
| Tre Donne. (tray DOHN-ay) |
Guyot. 3,000-4,000 vines/hectare. 1 bottle/plant yield. |
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| Daniela, Rosanna, & Antonella. (don-YEAH-lah) (rohz-AHN-ah) (ahn-toh-NAY-lah) |
Pump-overs three times a day into temp controlled tanks. | ||
| 100% Nebbiolo. | First passage French Allier barriques. | ||
| 0 grams per liter. | 12 months in the barrel. 4 months in the bottle. |
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| 5.4 grams per liter. | 1,250 cases. | ||
| 13.5% by volume. | Pork medallions, Porcini mushroom risotto, and spaghetti Carbonara. |