Denominazione d'Origine Controllata

PROFILE

GRAPE-VARIETY: Barbera

VINEYARD:

Location: the Roreto vineyard in Trezzo Tinella (350 m. asl). Facing south, with Guyot pruning (6-8 buds/vine).

Vines/hectare: 4500

Yield: 5-6 t/Ha

Year of planting: 1965.

WINE-MAKING:

Soft pressing of the grapes, followed by maceration on the skins for 6-10 days at a maximum temperature of 30°C. The wine is then drawn off and racked into small, new oak barrels, where it matures for 12-15 months.

After clarification, the wine is bottled without filtration. Store lying down in cool surroundings. Alc. by vol. : 13-13.5% Total acidity : 6 g/l. Dry extract : 28-30 g/l.

TASTING PROPERTIES & CELLAR LIFE:

A wine with a demanding structure, but very gentle bouquet and balance; deep, bright purplish-red, with an ample, spicy nose that is borne out in a concentrated, full-bodied taste packed with stuffing; varietal flavours and the vanilla of the wood combine in perfect harmony. Recommended cellar life: two to nine years. Best served at a temperature of 16-18°C.