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The Bonfante family has been producing wines in Nizza Monferrato (AT), Piedmont, for 8 generations. The Marco Bonfante winery was founded in 2000 when the brothers Micaela and Marco Bonfante decided to start their own production process, following the death of their father Domenico and the subsequent split of the winery he founded in which they were working with at the time. In Piedmont the word "Bricco" represents the highest part of the hill, the best exposed one. On this hill was selected a one and a half hectare of vineyard which is south-exposed. A thorough thinning of the vineyard favors both the ripening of the grapes and the concentration of the extracts. The long refinement in oak barrels and in the bottle soften the surly character of the Barbera and it gives this wine an excellent harmony.
Winemaker's Notes The harvested grapes get destalked and soft-pressed. After that, placed in steel vinificator machines for a cold maceration. The process, which lasts about 36/40 hours, favors the maximal extraction from the fruit of aromas, color and structure. Then the Bricco Bonfante ages for a total of 20 months, the first 10 in new French oak barriques and the rest in 25hl French oak barrels. The wine then stays in the bottle in their cellar at a controlled temperature for 12 months.<>
In the glass the Bricco Bonfante shows in a very intense purple-red, with violet reflections. In the nose it is a spectacle of aromas of ripe cherry and plum, with a slight wood note. On the palate it is impressive, extremely pulpy and has an exceptional fruit concentration. It's very persistent, with a sweetness which slowly fades for a long and pleasant finale.
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