PIEDMONT, ITALY

Aromas of fresh red rose, cherry fruit leather, Turkish delight, cola and ripe melon. On the palate, red fruits like raspberry and cherry ring out, the texture a give and take between lush, elegant, velvety tannins and vibrant acidity. Finishing notes of dark chocolate and citrus zest linger in this gorgeous wine.

Pair with simple daily fair, or serve slightly cool with a cheese board or picnic.

Winery Notes: Classification Pinerolese Barbera Production zone The vineyard estate of this Piemontese wine is located at the foothills of the Alps beside the village of Barge, in the hamlet of Assarti. Vine 100% Barbera grape Training system Guyot Yield per hectare 70/75 quintals Harvest Traditional method, all by hand harvested in small cases of 20 kilos Process/Vinification Process Crushed and de-stemmed grapes are left to the maceration process for 7-10 days at a controlled temperature to obtain its stunning colour. When the primary fermentation is completed the wine is then decanted a few times to initiate malolactic fermentation. After which the wine is decanted again to clear it of impurities and then transferred to steel vats where it is then aged for 12 months to sharpen and hone its flavour Alcohol 13.5%-14% volume Colour This wine exhibits a warm rich ruby red colour which gradually turns to garnet with a Nose An intense bouquet of violet and rose cascade over rich summer berries Flavour This is a soft and elegant wine with intense yet delicate tannins that soften even further with age as it matures into an even smoother more velvety Barbera. Ripe berry tones balance the acidity to provide a persistently good wine that never disappoints Conservation This is a soft and elegant wine with intense yet delicate tannins that soften even further with age as it matures into an even smoother more velvety Barbera. Ripe berry tones balance the acidity to provide a persistently good wine that never disappoints. Pairings Younger bottles are best paired with pasta dishes, especially meat based, complimenting all meat dishes in general with the maturer version enhancing heavier and stronger flavoured dishes such as slow cooked dark meat roasts and rich casseroles. Serving temperature Our recommended serving temperature is 16°c° Annual production Around 3500 bottles