2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Barbera
Classification Barbera d'Alba DOC
Region Barbera d'Alba
Orientation South-East
Sites Single-vineyard Scarrone, Castiglione Falletto
Fermentation Vessels Open stainless-steel vats
Production Details Pre-fermentation cold maceration; approximately two weeks of alcoholic fermentation in open stainless-steel vats with mechanical punch-downs, délestage and pump-overs; post-fermentation skin maceration; transfer to barriques for malolactic fermentation; approximately 18 months of maturation among barriques, wooden cask and stainless steel.
Tasting Notes Ruby red; ripe red and black cherries; vanilla; spices; fresh acidity; full body; finesse; balance; complexity; persistent finish
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Vintages
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Barbera
Classification Barbera d'Alba DOC
Region Barbera d'Alba
Orientation South-East
Sites Single-vineyard Scarrone, Castiglione Falletto
Fermentation Vessels Open stainless-steel tanks
Production Details Vineyard density 6,500 plants per hectare; approximately two weeks of alcoholic fermentation at 26–28°C in open stainless-steel tanks, followed by another approximately one week of maceration; transfer to oak for malolactic fermentation; 18 months of maturation in large oak barrels and barriques.
Tasting Notes Ruby purple; ripe red and black cherries; refreshing acidity; rich tannins; full body; finesse; balance; complexity; integration; long lingering finish
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