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 | |
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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° |