Red

Elena

By Roberto Sarotto, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy

Roberto Sarotto Elena

Dedicated to Roberto Sarotto's daughter Elena, this Barbera d'Alba is selected from the estate's best vineyards.

Tasting notes

Complex and enveloping, with intense notes of plum jam and spicy clove; round, velvety and persistent on the palate.

Pairs well with

Rich first courses such as pappardelle with wild boar ragout, baked lasagne or porcini risotto, braised red meats and aged cheeses

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbera d'Alba DOC
Grape
Barbera
Production area
Langhe
Soil
Compact, predominantly clayey marls mixed with calcareous marls, fine texture
Harvest
Late September
Vinification
Temperature-controlled fermentation with extended maceration, aged about a year in American oak barriques (225 L)
Serving temperature
16-18°C

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