Barbera d'Alba Trevìe

Designation: Barbera d’Alba D.O.C.

Grape Variety: Barbera 100%

The grapes are selected from vineyards located in Castiglione Falletto, Monforte d’Alba, La Morra. Limestone clay-rich soil. The age of the vines varies from 28 to 43 years old. The average density is about 4.500 vines per hectare, trained with the Guyot system.

Winemaking: alcoholic fermentation lasts approximately 2 weeks and takes place in stainless steel tanks with daily pumping-overs to extract the color. Malolactic fermentation in steel tanks. Aging: approximately 1 year in stainless steel, barriques and casks.

Description: ruby-red color with aromas of red-ripe cherries and vanilla. Notes of violets with a rounder body compared to Barbera d’Asti Trevìe. On the palate it shows bright acidity, sweet tannins with balanced integration of oak. Good complexity and a lingering cherry finish.