Red

Rubermillo

By Casalone, Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy

Casalone Rubermillo

A Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG from the heart of the Bricco Santa Maria vineyard, aged in oak barriques with further ageing in bottle.

Tasting notes

Intense, deep ruby red color. Intense, complex and varied nose, with fruity and spicy notes merging into a wide range of sensations. Full palate, of great structure, with soft tannins and a long finish.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG
Grape
Barbera
Production area
Bricco Santa Maria
Soil
Clay-calcareous soil
Vineyard planting
Guyot pruning with very reduced buds per vine, cover cropping and cluster thinning, with further selection at harvest
Vinification
Maceration on the skins for about 12 days with intensive pump-overs. Aged ten months to a year in oak casks (barriques), then completes maturation with a suitable period of ageing in bottle. Also available in magnum format (1.5 litres).
Serving temperature
18-20 C

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