Silky, elegant, persuasive
This Barbera offers lavish amounts of floral and balsamic notes, followed by gentle acidity and an unexpected tannic texture.
Characteristics
Grape variety
100% Barbera
Production vineyard
Gallina a Neive (Cn)
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Vinification
Maceration and alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled vats for an average period of 14-15 days. Malolactic fermentation done in used (2nd and 3rd passage) French oak barrels, followed by about 12 months of aging. Finally, bottle-aged for approximately 6 months.
First vintage
1996
Average production
7.500 bottles
Pairings
Risotto with Castelmagno, Lamb scottadito (lamb chops).
Serving temperature
16/17° C.
Recommended glass
Bordeaux
Vineyard characteristics
Gallina a Neive (Cn)
Varietal
Nebbiolo (for Barbaresco), Barbera
Municipality
Neive (Cn)
Exposure
South
Area
13.5 acres
Altitude
250 m. a.s.l.
Average age of the vines
55 year-old
Soil
Calcareous marl, strongly characterized by light colored sand.
