Classification: Cisterna d’Asti doc
Variety: Croatina
Vineyard: Location "In Roche" in the municipality of Cisterna d'Asti (AT)
Age: 2005
Extension: 0,37 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: 2500 bottles/year
Alcohol: 14,0 % Vol
Dry Extract: 29
Acidity: 5,50
Sugar: < 1,0

Tasting notes
Color: red purple with ruby tinges
Fragrance: Intense, flowery, and lightly spicy
Taste: ethereal expressions confirmed on the palate

Gastronomic combinations
In the table the Cisterna d'Asti is used in combination with antipasti of cured meats and medium-aged cheeses, rice with vegetables, grilled meat and roasted red light.