Red wine
Grape
Barbera 100%
Barbera 100%
Production area
The grapes come exclusively from estate vineyards located in Capriata d’Orba in the area called the “Gazzolo”.
The grapes come exclusively from estate vineyards located in Capriata d’Orba in the area called the “Gazzolo”.
Vinification
Soft de-stemming and crushing. Afterwards start fermentation with indigenous yeasts and maceration conducted for about 10-15 days at 25-28 °C by perform-ing pumping every 4-6 hours. After racking the wine is left to settle in stainless steel tanks and then starts ageing.
Soft de-stemming and crushing. Afterwards start fermentation with indigenous yeasts and maceration conducted for about 10-15 days at 25-28 °C by perform-ing pumping every 4-6 hours. After racking the wine is left to settle in stainless steel tanks and then starts ageing.
Ageing
The wine is aged in oak barrels of 225 liters (1/3new, 2/3 second and third passage) for at least 24 months. During this time we don’t make any filteration or clarification.
The wine is aged in oak barrels of 225 liters (1/3new, 2/3 second and third passage) for at least 24 months. During this time we don’t make any filteration or clarification.
Bottle
750 ml
750 ml
Tasting
Colour
Intense ruby red with purple and garnet highlights.
Nose
Intense, elegant, very fine with notes of licorice, blueberry and vanilla.
Taste
Full-bodied, very soft, very persistent.
Pairings
Red meat, grilled, roasted, lasagne, structured sauces, cheese and excellent disches with mushrooms.
