Red
Sanmicè
By Teo Costa, Roero, Piemonte, Italy
Barbera from the San Michele hamlet of Castellinaldo, where the estate has invested about 20 hectares in Barbera alone.
Tasting notes
Ruby red with soft violet reflections. Winey, fruity nose of good persistence. Full, fresh palate with good grip and structure.
Pairs well with
Red of good structure for the whole meal
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Barbera d'Alba DOC
- Grape
- Barbera 100%
- Cru / vineyard
- Sanmicè
- Production area
- Castellinaldo, San Michele (Sanmicè) hamlet
- Soil
- Hill, medium mix soils
- Exposure
- South-West
- Vineyard planting
- About 20 hectares planted only to Barbera in this hamlet
- Vinification
- Harvest selection and fermentation in large oak casks. 6 months in cask, 3 months in bottle. Alcohol 13%, acidity 5.5 g/l.
- Serving temperature
- 13-14 C
- Storage
- Reaches best balance after two years; good vintages last 5 to 6 years
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