Red
San Cristoforo
By Sassi - San Cristoforo, Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy
Barbaresco from the San Cristoforo cru, 100% estate-grown Nebbiolo with a south-west exposure. Two years or more in oak, first barrique then large cask.
Tasting notes
Ruby red with soft orange reflections. Ample, fine and spicy nose with notes of leather, liquorice, vanilla and violet. Full-bodied and harmonious, with a long, pleasant, dry finish.
Pairs well with
Pasta with truffles, red meats, wild game, cheeses.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Barbaresco DOCG
- Grape
- Nebbiolo 100%
- Cru / vineyard
- San Cristoforo
- Exposure
- South-West
- Vinification
- At least two years in oak, the first in barriques and the second in large casks, then at least 6 months in the bottle before release. 14% alcohol by volume.
- Serving temperature
- 18-20°C
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