Barbera d’Alba 2009 Scarrone Vigna Vecchia

Designation: Estate-bottled

Region: Piedmont, Italy

Grapes: 100% Barbera

Winemaking: The vineyard is located in the Scarrone district of Castiglione Falletto, extending over an area of little more than one hectare (2.5 acres) facing south-east. The vines are more than 90 years old, with 4.300 plants per hectare. The naturally low yield resulting from the age of the vines is further reduced by stringent selection of the grapes, producing a yield in wine of around 25 hectolitres per hectare. Vinification began with cold maceration, followed by a 12-day alcoholic fermentation in steel vats, with pneumo-mechanical breaking up of the cap, and racking & returning. The fermentation took place at temperatures between 26° and 30°C. The wine then stayed on the skins for another 6 days, before being transferred into barrels for 6 months for its malolactic fermentation.

Ageing: 11 months into a 27 hectolitres oak cask for the ageing. Bottled unfiltered

Description: Ruby-red color and full-bodied wine. Floral and fruity aroma of concentrated berries and tar with hints of blackberry. Refreshing acidity, rich and soft tannins finesse, excellent balance, great complexity, integration and a long lingering finish.

Food Pairings: Hearty stews, seasoned pasta and poultry with rich sauces, game, roasted red meats and sharp cheeses

Alcohol: 14.60% Alc. by vol.

Total Acidity: 6,0 g/L

Total dry extract: 31,50 g/L

Bottles: 3.450