2021 Technical Specifications
Classification Barbera d'Asti DOCG
Region Barbera d'Asti
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 16.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Barbera
Drinking Window Ready to drink; may be cellared for up to 10 years
Region Barbera d'Asti
Soil Sandy and calcareous soil
Orientation Southwest-Facing
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks
Production Details Long, temperature-controlled skin contact; maturation for 18 months in French barriques followed by one year in bottle. The sheet reports sugar below 3 g/L and acidity of 7.2 g/L, but does not identify the acidity's analytical basis.
Tasting Notes Deep purple-red; red plum, ripe dark cherry, liquorice and oak aromas; concentrated and full-bodied, with dark red fruit, freshness, acidity and tannic grip.
Food Pairing Game, grilled entrecôte and long-aged cheese
2016 Technical Specifications
Classification Barbera d'Asti DOCG
Region Barbera d'Asti
Maceration 20 days
Production Details After 20 days of skin maceration, the wine matured for 15 months in barrel and a further year in bottle; the catalogue records a September 2018 release.
Tasting Notes Mineral and fleshy character, fine spice and subtle syrupy nuances.
Food Pairing Sliced Piedmontese Fassona beef; vegetarian suggestion of curried plant-based meat
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