2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Barbera
Classification Barbera d’Asti DOCG
Region Barbera d'Asti
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Hand-harvested Barbera is fermented in stainless-steel tanks with gentle manual punching down for delicate tannin extraction, then refined in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; wild plum, black cherry and pepper; dry and enveloping, with sweet red-fruit notes and a soft texture.
Food Pairing Mushrooms, red meat, mature cheeses, grilled meat, pot roast, lamb, cold cuts, porchetta, game, baked pork knuckle, sausage, mushroom risotto and pizzoccheri.
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2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Barbera
Classification Barbera d’Asti DOCG
Region Barbera d'Asti
Production Details The wine comes from young Barbera vines at Pianoalto di Crena on limestone-rich soils and is fermented in stainless steel before bottle refinement. Azureau additionally describes approximately 250 metres elevation, permanent ground cover, no chemical herbicides and a serving range of 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Black cherry, wild plum, ripe red berries and black pepper; dry, enveloping and softly textured, with balanced freshness.
Food Pairing Charcuterie, lasagna, pasta with ragù, roasted meats, mushrooms and Piedmontese antipasti.
Critics Ratings 90
2022 Technical Specifications
Classification Barbera d’Asti DOCG
Region Barbera d'Asti
Sites Youngest Barbera vines of the Pianoalto estate near Agliano Terme
Production Details Produced from the youngest vines on Pianoalto's flat hilltop and refined in bottle.
2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Barbera
Classification Barbera d’Asti
Region Barbera d'Asti
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel
Production Details Made from young vines planted at the top of the Crena vineyard; fermented and aged in stainless steel.
Food Pairing Richly sauced pasta or roasted chicken.
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