LABEL
Four little girls on a Vespa, a snapshot that recalls the 1950s, the rebirth
of Italy. A serene picture that highlights the values of the Asti country's
family businesses run on simple lines. Eyes filled with hope turned to a
future that has now become the present.
NAME
The firm's simplest and most everyday wine bears the name of its grape
variety.
VINE
The classic Barbera grown in vineyards all over Asti's hill sides.
Some 5000 vines per hectare produce an average of 8,5 - 9 tonnes of
grapes giving 6000 -6200 litres of wine.
HARVESTING
The grapes are picked by hand in the first half of October
Carefully selected bunches are despatched for vinification without delay.
VINIFICATION
The must is left to ferment in contact with the skins at a controlled
temperature for about 6 -7 days. Frequent remontages promote the
optimum extraction of colouring and flavouring elements. Racking is
followed by attentive malolactic fermentation.
REFINEMENT AND STORAGE
The wine is bottled after a brief maturation and finishing period.
The freshness and fragrance typical of its youth are offered to the
market a few months after bottling. It can be kept for several years.
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS
Deep and brilliant ruby colour that underscores the wine's freshness and
vinosity.
Intense, persistent bouquet that is pleasantly fruity with undertones of
freshly picked flowers and fruits.
Dry, harmonious, sapid and balanced flavour.
ALCOHOL CONTENT
13-13.5% by volume
SERVING SUGGESTIONS AND ACCOMPANIMENTS
Best served at 16°C in medium-sized glasses.
An all-round wine in tune with the faster pace of modern life that
enlivens hors d'oeuvres, first courses, white and red meat grills, mixed
boiled meats, salamis and young cheeses.