Barbera d’Asti Torlasco

• Italy
• DOCG Piedmont

• Medium-bodied

• Tannic

A classic Italian food wine. Pairs well with tasty meat dishes, like long-cooked piglet, Osso Bucco and winter stews. You can also try it with quality pizzas and pasta dishes. When chilled, it also pairs well with poultry and veal. Due to its Italian character, it is a good red wine alternative to richer antipasti.

Color

Dark ruby red

Aroma

Black cherries on the nose, blackcurrant, blueberries, plums and spices

Flavor

Medium-bodied, silky tannins, dark notes of berry, cherry, cranberry and spicy notes

Results of Norex's sustainability survey: Tosti1820

Meets Norex's requirements

Environmental

82 %

Social

92 %

Governance

83 %

The chart shows the indicative results of Norex's own sustainability survey of producers. Read more. See how the survey is scored.

• Description
• Additional information
• Producer

Description

Compared to the other red variety in the region, Nebbiolo, the Piedmontese Barbera variety produces, more easily approachable wines, softer, but also generous and tasty wines if produced well. Torlasco is made from Barbera grapes,that come from Asti. The wine is matured in oak casks.

Additional information

Area Classification	DOCG Piedmont
Producer	Tosti1820
Vintage	2022
Sugar	2 g/ltr
Alcohol	13 %
Country	Italy
Fullness	Medium-bodied
Tannins	Tannic
Shutter Type	Natural cork
Package size	75 cl
Packaging Type	Glass
Bottles per case	6
Selection	A-tukku, Kesko, Meira Nova, Tallink, Valio Aimo
Pledge Information	Alko glass bottle
Norex product number	186013

Tosti1820

Tosti has been producing sparkling wine in the hills of Canelli for over 200 years. It remains a family business owned by the Bosca family, gradually transitioning responsibility to the eighth generation. A family-owned enterprise can be extensive: 500 families Read more

The producer's responsibility focus areas

1) Reducing water consumption 2) Reducing energy consumption 3) Reducing greenhouse gas emissions