Red

San Cristoforo

By Elio Filippino, Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy

Elio Filippino San Cristoforo

Barbaresco DOCG from Nebbiolo grown on the San Cristoforo hill in Neive. Alcohol 14.5%.

Tasting notes

Intense garnet red. Fruity nose of violet and raspberry, then spicy notes of cinnamon, tobacco and cocoa. Full, elegant palate, intense with good body.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbaresco DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo 100%
Cru / vineyard
San Cristoforo
Exposure
South-west
Vineyard planting
Guyot pruning
Serving temperature
16 to 18°C. Avoid sudden changes of temperature; decant into a wide crystal carafe and serve in large, wide-bowled glasses.

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