Barbera d’Asti Superiore
Grape Variety: 100% Barbera
Municipality of Origin: Nizza Monferrato (Monferrato)
Exposure: East
Soil Type: Clay and limestone
Harvest Period: Late September (third ten-day period)
Malolactic Fermentation: Completed
Aging: 12 months in large French oak casks
Bottle Aging: 8 months
Serving Temperature: 18°C
Vinification: The grapes are hand-harvested into 20 kg vented crates. Bunches are destemmed and gently crushed. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 26°C. Maceration lasts about 15 days with pump-overs and délestage.
Tasting Notes
Visual Examination: clear, ruby red, with good consistency,
Aromatic Examination:
intense, complex, and refined. Shows notes of ripe plum, wild strawberry, rose, rhododendron, rosemary, and green pepper, with a light smoky and balsamic touch.
Taste and Aroma Examination:
dry, warm, smooth, fresh, and moderately tannic. The plum note also comes through on the palate. The finish is long and persistent.
What I Produce
Roots in Monferrato
My vineyards lie between the Langhe and Monferrato, UNESCO World Heritage sites that offer the perfect terroir for the varieties I grow. I honor the time-honored tradition and quality that make this region so remarkable.