Barbera d'Alba Doc "Vigna S. Caterina"



Production area and commune: Serralunga d’Alba
Grapes: 100% Barbera
Vineyard surface: 1 hectare
Exposure: west
Altitude: hilly region at 400 m a.s.l.
Type of soil: clay and limestone
Average vine age: 25-30 years
Vinification: traditional method – grape fermentation in contact with the skins for 7/8 days, without adding yeasts, in glass-lined concrete vats, with 3/4 daily pumpovers.
Ageing: 4-6 months in wooden barrels, then the wine is moved to stainless steel vats.
Tasting notes: intense, lively red; strong color and intensity.
Nose: clear notes of ripe fruit with hints of rose.
Palate: exuberant and fresh, like Barbera in general, good acidity which highlights its roundness, obtained through the correct balance between tannins and body. Delicate notes of vanilla due a short aging in wood.
Serving temperature: 17-18°C
Alcohol by vol.: 14%Vol
Total acidity: from 5.5 to 6 g/l