Vintage: 2006
Commune: Monforte d’Alba (Cuneo).
Locality: Ginestra.
Vineyard age: about 18 years.
Density: 4500 plants per hectare.
Vines and training system: exclusively Barbera. The training
system is Guyot in rows.
Production/ha: 80 quintals.
Maceration and fermentation: in steel vats for 7/8 days.
Ageing: in French oak barrels (35hl) for 12/18 months. |
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Characteristics.
Deep ruby red in colour with violet tints. The bouquet is of dark
violet and crushed red berry fruits. In the mouth it is fresh and
balanced with aromas of rose and cherry, the finish is long and
persistent.
Best served with hot hors d’oeuvre, pasta dishes with rich sauces
and both white and red meat dishes.
Alcohol content: 14% vol.
Serving temperature: 18°C |
