Classification: Barbera d’Asti docg
Variety: Barbera
Vineyard: Location "In Roche" in the municipality of Cisterna d'Asti (AT)
Age: 2005
Extension: 0,45 Ha
Density: 4200 plants/Ha
Altitude: 350 meters above sea level
Soil: Calcareous, sandy
Exposure: Southeast
Vine growing: Guyot
Yield: 60-70 quintals /Ha
Harvest: Manual harvest in perforated crates at the beginning of October, consequently the phenolic maturation phase and climatic conditions.
Vinification: After soft crushing, it goes through a traditional alcoholic fermentation process, in stainless vats at 30° C. It is left to macerate for 8-10 days, with daily pumpovers. Aging in stainless vats for 18 month and some more months in bottle.
Production: 3300 bottles/year
Alcohol: 13,5 % Vol
Dry Extract: 28
Acidity: 6,0
Sugar: < 1,0

Tasting notes
Color: red purple with ruby tinges
Fragrance: Intense, flowery, lightly spicy
Taste: herbaceous and spicy sensations, with pleasant tannins

Gastronomic combinations
Barbera d’Asti accompanies any meal from appetizers to main classics courses especially of meat, game and mature cheeses.