2023
premio wow – civiltà del bere
winning 2020
2022
FALSTAFF
winning 2020
2024
DECANTER BRONZE
winning 2022
2024
Red Wine
Barbera d’Asti
Grape variety: 100% Barbera (grapes in organic conversion)
Municipality of origin: Costigliole d’Asti (Lower Monferrato)
Exposure: South
Soil composition: clay and limestone
Harvest period: third ten days of September
Malolactic fermentation: completed
Aging: 4 months in large French oak casks
Further bottle aging: at least 1 year
Serving temperature: 18°C
Vinification: the grapes are hand-harvested into 20 kg vented crates. Bunches are destemmed and softly crushed. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 26˚C. The must macerates for about 15 days with pump-overs and délestage.
Tasting Notes
Visual examination: clear, deep ruby red, good consistency.
Aromatic examination: intense, complex, ethereal. Shows smoky and balsamic nuances, with hints of cherry in alcohol and violet.
Taste and aroma: dry, warm, smooth, fresh, and lightly tannic. The balsamic note reappears on the palate, accompanied by herbal sensations. 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.
