Red
San Sebastiano
By Chionetti, Dogliani, Piemonte, Italy
Barbera d'Alba DOC from a single vineyard beside the San Sebastiano chapel in Monforte d'Alba. Certified organic, with about 8,000 bottles produced.
Tasting notes
Deep ruby red. Notes of cherry and plum with a hint of spice. Ample palate with a bright, acidic, savory finish.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Barbera d'Alba DOC
- Grape
- Barbera 100%
- Cru / vineyard
- San Sebastiano
- Production area
- A single vineyard beside the San Sebastiano chapel, in the hamlet of the same name in the municipality of Monforte d'Alba, on the ridge running toward Monchiero.
- Soil
- Sant'Agata Fossil Sandy Marls, in places evolved into deeper, richer-hued soil.
- Harvest
- Late September
- Vinification
- Harvested in late September and fermented in stainless steel tanks, then aged further in untoasted large oak barrels, unfiltered.
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