About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The vineyards face south and have soils rich in sand and calcareous clay. Planting density is approximately 5,900 vines per hectare, with the vines trained using the Guyot system.
Grapes
Barbera.
Vinification
Harvest takes place in late September. On arrival at the cellar, the grapes are destemmed and crushed. Fermentation lasts one week at 25–30°C. The wine is then drawn off and clarified through several rackings.
Ageing
The technical description gives approximately 15 months in barriques, followed by six months of bottle ageing. Another description specifies approximately 12 months in small French barrels.
Technical data
Barbera d’Alba DOC. Alcohol: 14% vol.
Tasting profile
A vivid, intense ruby-red wine; the broader description also notes garnet reflections. The aroma is vinous and fruit-driven, with ripe-fruit sensations and a long, lightly vanilla-scented persistence. The palate is dry, savoury and enveloping, with lively acidity, substantial body, good structure and harmonious balance.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 17–18°C. Pair with uncomplicated antipasti and first courses, roasted or stewed meats, cooked charcuterie, braised game and mature cheeses.
Label / history
The wine bears the woman’s name Elena, rendered as “La Lena.”
