Questo vino

Vineyard and terroir

The Barbera vineyards cover approximately 1.2 hectares in the municipalities of Barolo and La Morra. In Barolo, the vines occupy flatter areas of the Cannubi hill, where the soils are sandier. The Zonchetta and Boiolo sites in La Morra have more clay-rich soils with a calcareous component. The prevailing exposures are south and southeast, at elevations ranging from 200 to 320 metres. Planting dates span from 1972 to 2015.

Grapes

100% Barbera.

Vinification

Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled cement or stainless-steel tanks, with skin contact lasting at least 15 days. After racking, the separate lots from the different vineyards are blended.

Ageing

The assembled wine matures for at least one year in medium-capacity Slavonian oak barrels, followed by several months of bottle ageing.

Tasting profile

The wine has a vivid ruby-red colour with violet reflections. Its bouquet is intense and ethereal. The palate is dry and full-bodied, with enough structure for medium-term ageing.