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RoséMonferratoDOC

Monferrato Chiaretto DOC

by San Silvestro · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationMonferratoDOC
TypeRosé
Grapes100% Barbera
VineyardBarbera from Piedmont
LineRosé wines
Vintages2020, 2019, 2014 (awards only)
San SilvestroPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

Barbera grown in Piedmont.

Grapes

100% Barbera.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested manually with selection, then crushed and destemmed. An eight-hour cold maceration on the skins precedes gentle pressing. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel at controlled temperature.

Ageing

Refined in stainless steel.

Tasting profile

Light, attractive pink. Floral and fruity aromas are fresh and rounded. The palate is balanced and velvety, with medium structure.

Serving and pairing

Suitable as an aperitif and with tomato and mozzarella, savoury pies, pizza, shellfish, meat carpaccio or tuna. Cellar life is 2–3 years.