Grape variety and blend : 100% Barbera

Alcohol : 14.0 %

Residual sugar : 1.9 g/l

Production quantity: Average 15.000 & 600 magnums

Age of Vine: Several parcels 12years up to 60years

Soil type : Typical limey-clay soils

Hand/machine harvested : Hand harvested

Harvest dates : September

Length of fermentation : 8-14 days

Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Stainless Steel tanks

Bottle/cask ageing : French oak casks for 18 months for a portion of the wine, depending on style/vintage.

Colour : Ruby

Bouquet : Bright nose rich with remarkable notes of berries and cherry. The oak ageing gives the aroma a rich spicy background

Serving temperature : Serve at cool room temperature at 16-18°C.

Food match : Very versatile with a wide variety of savoury and meat dishes, especially where the food has a fatty nature. Particularly good with goose, duck and pork. Equally at home with strong cheeses, full-flavoured and spicy pastas with tomato dressing, grilled meats and BBQ.

Ageing potential : 8-10years