The Barbaresco DOCG 2020 from Azienda Agricola Ronchi is a red wine produced with the finest Nebbiolo grapes. It represents the highest expression of Piedmontese winemaking. Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo Vineyards: Municipality of Barbaresco, in the geographical mention "Ronchi" and a small vineyard near the farmhouse Soil: marly and calcareous soil, with clay infiltrations, moderately compact Cultivation: almost entirely manual cultivation of the rows planted following the contour lines. The pruning method is traditional Guyot with arch modification leaving 8-10 buds on the fruiting cane. Autumn soil work is carried out in alternate rows, sowing legumes and other green manure crops. No chemical fertilization or weeding is practiced. Pest control treatments are based on integrated pest management and the method of sexual confusion with pheromones against the moth. Harvest: the grapes are hand-picked generally between late September and early October. Vinification: begins with the destemming and gentle crushing of the bunches. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature around 28-30° C in steel containers. Maceration with the skins lasts for 12-15 days. Maturation: maturation takes place partly in barriques and partly in large wood for about 22-24 months followed by bottling in May-June of the third year after harvest. This is followed by adequate bottle aging. Alcohol content: 14% vol
