Red
D.E.A.
By Cascina Ciuché, Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy
The structured Barbera of the estate, from old vines in Valcioccaro and aged slowly in barrique for depth and complexity. Part of the premium blue-label line.
Tasting notes
Ruby red with an intense, characteristic aroma of red fruit. Dry and still, full-bodied and generous, growing more harmonious with time in bottle.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Barbera d'Asti DOCG Superiore
- Grape
- Barbera
- Production area
- Valcioccaro, Costigliole d'Asti
- Soil
- Calcareous clay of marine sedimentary origin, with silt, sand and minerals, notably magnesium
- Exposure
- South to south-west, hillside
- Harvest
- Picked by hand
- Vineyard planting
- Guyot, 4,000 vines/ha, 180-200 m altitude; historic vines about 70 years old; yield 80-90 quintals/ha
- Vinification
- Gentle pressing, then maceration and fermentation on the skins with frequent, delicate pump-overs. Aged at least 12-18 months in oak barrels. 15.5% abv.
- Serving temperature
- 18-20°C
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