Red

Scudetto

By Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio Scudetto

Barbera d'Alba from the Scudetto vineyard below the chapel of Santo Stefano di Perno in Monforte d'Alba.

Tasting notes

Deep ruby red tending to purplish. Fruity aroma of ripe grapes, intense, varietal. Powerful stuffing and excellent body, well balanced, varietal character.

Pairs well with

Red and white meats, fresh and mature cheeses, cold cuts, pasta dishes.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbera d'Alba DOC
Grape
Barbera
Cru / vineyard
Scudetto
Production area
Scudetto, below the Chapel of Santo Stefano of Perno, Monforte d'Alba (CN)
Harvest
Beginning of October
Vinification
Traditional-style floating cap fermentation of estate-grown grapes for 15 to 20 days, then matured in medium-sized oak barrels for a few months or sometimes stabilised in inert tank. Bottled three years after the vintage. Expected cellar life 10 to 15 years.
Serving temperature
approx. 18°C
Storage
Lying down in cool, dark surroundings

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