Red

La Galleana

By Cantina Sociale Barbera dei Sei Castelli, Asti, Piemonte, Italy

Cantina Sociale Barbera dei Sei Castelli La Galleana

A Barbera d'Asti Superiore aged almost a year in wood. The name recalls the small Barbera plots typical of the area.

Tasting notes

Marked bouquet and excellent structure, with the primary aromas of the variety preserved despite the wood ageing.

Pairs well with

First courses, meat dishes

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
Grape
Barbera
Production area
Monferrato, Piedmont
Vinification
Destemming and crushing, fermentation and maceration at controlled temperature (28-30 °C). About 6 months in steel/cement vats, then 12 months in barriques.
Serving temperature
16-18 °C
Storage
Period (epoca) 2-7 years

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