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Tasting notes
This wine takes its inspiration from Asti’s classic Barberas,
which are generally rich in bouquet and colour; although
sometimes aggressive on the palate, they are a perfect
accompaniment for local dishes, including processed meats and
cheeses.
Aging potential: This wine can age from 3-4 to 6-7 years,
depending on the structure, colour, alcohol and acidity specific
to each vintage. Nose:
Intense stone fruit (mostly cherries), strawberries, violets,
occasionally almonds.
Palate: Tasty and full bodied. Enjoyable acidity, light but
clear tannins, softening with aging.
Pairings: Best with red and grilled meat, charcuterie and cheese,
soups and venison; an ideal match for fat and tasty dishes,
which highlight its “mouth-cleasing” properties.
Serving temperature: 18-20° C.
Total alcohol: 13.5% by vol.
Annual production: 4,000-6,000 bottles.
Vinification
Depending on the season’s weather pattern, harvest usually
begins between September 17th and October 8th.
Immediately after standard vinification in steel and in wooden
vats, 20% of the product is stored in oak and 80% in steel
tanks. Approximately 6 months later, the two batches are
blended, then completion of malo-lactic fermentation is allowed,
followed by a period during which the wine is left to settle
naturally before bottling. |