About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The grapes come partly from the Villa Pattono vineyards at Costigliole d’Asti and partly from other vineyards in the Asti hills.
Grapes
100% Barbera.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested by hand in September, then destemmed and pressed. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, with approximately two weeks of skin contact. Malolactic fermentation is also completed in stainless steel.
Tasting profile
Intense red in color, with aromas of ripe fruit over a spicy background. The palate is full-flavored, pleasant and elegant, showing a rich structure and good persistence. Its structure makes it suitable for medium-term ageing.
Serving and pairing
Pair with first courses and red meats.
Label / history
First produced in 2009. Renato Ratti created the historic “soldier” label as a tribute to the heroism of Piedmontese regiments in the eighteenth century. The wine is presented in the Albeisa bottle, named after Alba and created by Renato Ratti in 1973 to identify the territory and its wines.
