Vineyard belonging to the possession of Cascina Vallaretto, property of Canale Malabaila’s Counts from 1583, year of purchase by Roero’s Counts (Malabaila’s archive, bunch 69).
| Technical notes | |
|---|---|
| Denominazione | DOC |
| Tipology | Red Wine |
| Grape variety | 100 % Barbera |
| Origin | Roero |
| Vineyard age | 60 years |
| Exposure | South, south-west |
| Altitude | 200-250 m above sea level |
| Cultivation practices and treatments | Low environmental impact and integrated farming according to EU guidelines |
| Harvest | Manual, into 18 kg boxes |
| Training system | Guyot Double |
| Wine making process | Soft pressing of chosen whole bunches in temperature-controlled stainless steel |
| Yield per hectare | 80 q/ha |
| Ageing and maturing | Steel and 16-18 months in 5 hl tonneau |
| Color | Intense ruby red with warm purple tones |
| Bouquet | Impressive bouquet, concentrated and rich cherry, hot cherry jam, dark spices, chocolate and balsamic puffs |
| Taste | Important structure characterized by a soft tannin, with a hint of vanilla |
| Served with | Ideal with meats, salami and Parmesan cheese accompanied with the local friable breadsticks: the Rubatà |
| Serving temperature | 16-18° |