Piedmontese Barberas, which range in style from the rustic to the elegant, have in recent years benefited from the renewed focus on quality over quantity. Roberto Urscheler is no stranger to this concept and his passion for producing quality wine will be evident when you taste this easy drinking though full-bodied red wine. Good wine depends on several factors, but the basic starting point is a good marriage between the terroir (the land) and the cru (the grape). Even when this partnership is perfect, producers have to decide on a good balance between quantity and quality of yields. Roberto’s policy is to curb yields and increase the quality. Every year, after a double selection–—first in July, when the smallest bunches are cut off, and then directly during harvest–—Roberto picks the best Barbera grapes from his “Sorì”, the top of the hill, a location ideally situated in terms of sun exposure and blessed with a perfect microclimate. Moreover, since 1996 his vineyards, like others in northwest Italy, have enjoyed an uninterrupted string of good to great vintages. This has made it possible for him to produce ‘Nemesys’, a high quality Barbera d’Asti DOC, which we are able to offer you at a very reasonable price.
| Nemesys Barbera D'Asti DOC | £83.88 12 bottle case (£6.99 per bottle) plus £10 post & packing |
Nemesys is a velvety, deep ruby-red coloured, dry and fruity Barbera d’Asti. It is pleasantly strong, well balanced with scents of red berries, liquorice, coffee beans and cacao, with a great finish. We highly recommend it with fine seasonal Mediterranean cuisine, or with traditional Italian cooking such as “agnolotti,” pasta, and strong cheeses. If you haven’t tried pairing a good Barbera with a barbecue before, we highly recommend you fire up the grill, put on the burgers, and open a bottle of Nemesys!
Serving Note: To enjoy this young Barbera at its best, oxygenation is necessary for releasing its bouquet. You should decant this wine at least an hour before drinking. Alternatively, just uncork, pour off a sip to increase the exposed surface area, and let it sit at room temperature for an hour.
Variety of grapes: 100% Barbera double selection
Production area: Mombaruzzo
Appellation: DOC
Alcohol by volume: 14.0%
Soil: calcareous, clayey
Harvesting: mid to end September
Fermentation: 8–10 days
Ageing: no
Bottling: Springtime
Serving temperature: 16°–18° C
If you plan to visit the region, we can arrange guided tours and private tastings through our sister site www.stayinpiedmont.com, who also offer luxury B&B and apartment rental accommodation.
