- Tipologia: Grape must
- Denominazione: MPF varietal red
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Birbet (the rascal) is the name that distinguishes Brachetto wine produced in the Roero, obtained from the Brachetto long cluster. Birbet was always been considered the wine for the party, “the women’s wine”. It also boasts historical attentions of his presence in the area: the Ampelographic Bulletin, in 1879, indicates the existence of Brachetto grapes only in the Roero.
| Technical notes | |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Partially fermented grape must |
| Typology | MPF varietal red |
| Grape variety | Native black grapes |
| Year of planting | 1995 |
| Exposure | South, south-west |
| Vineyard altitude | 200-250 m above sea level |
| Cultivation practices and treatments | Low environmental impact and integrated farming according to EU guidelines |
| Harvest | Manual, into 18 kg boxes |
| Training system | Guyot Double |
| Wine making process | Soft pressing of chosen whole bunches and fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel |
| Yield per hectare | 80 q/ha |
| Ageing and maturing | Steel |
| Color | Bright red tending to fuchsia |
| Bouquet | Very aromatic bouquet in wich emerges the rose, the raspberry, the cherry and orange flowers |
| Taste | The taste is lively and it opens in a balanced symphony of flowers and fruit. Prevail raspberries and wild strawberries with a delicate and balanced final |
| Served with | It fits perfectly with light desserts, like fresh fruit and ice cream, pandoro and panettone |
| Serving temperature | 14-15 °C |