Red

Baby

By Cantine Sant'Agata, Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy

Cantine Sant'Agata Baby

The youngest of the estate's Barberas: an unoaked, screw-capped Barbera d'Asti, 13.5% abv, made to be fresh and fruity.

Tasting notes

Fresh, vinous aromas with hints of wild berries. Ruby red, dry and pleasantly lively, with light acidity that stimulates the palate.

Pairs well with

Pasta or rice first courses, semi-hard cheeses, cured meats, soups, boiled meats, white and red meats.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbera d'Asti DOCG
Grape
Barbera 100%
Vinification
Destemming and soft crushing with low sulphur dioxide. Fermentation on the skins for 10 days at 28-30°C with daily pump-overs. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. Not aged in wood.
Serving temperature
16 to 18°C
Storage
Best drunk young, though it can also be appreciated aged

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