Barbera d'Asti - denominazione d'origine controllata - Superiore - 2006

GRAPE: 100% Barbera.
VINEYARD: Caranti is produced from grapes grown in vineyards
with optimum southwest exposure, located 350 metres above sea level
in the borough of Castelnuovo Calcea, Piedmont.
The low Guyot training system is used, with approximately 5.000 vines per Hectare.
The vineyard was planted in 1980-85.
PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY: The bunches of grapes are cut throughout the entire
vegetative cycle of the vine, bringing the grape yield
per hectare down to 6000-7000 kilos.
The harvest takes place after the middle of September
in two different stages and the grapes are then crushed
and undergo temperature controlled, submerged cap fermentation
is completed in wood ( 70% tonneaux 30% used barriques) ,
where the wine remains for 11 months.
After bottling, a yearlong period of refinement takes place
before the wine is released.

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS: Caranti is a deep ruby red wine with a slightly bluish tinge.
Light notes of vanilla and spices accompany
the typical Barbera aromas: plum, blackberry and almond.
A well defined, harmonious body, soft and pervasive
with a complexity which improves with age.
Excellent ageing prospects (5-10 years).

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve at 16-18° C in balloons glasses.
Very good with roasts and stewed meats,
cured meats and well-matured cheeses.

ENOLOGICAL CHARATERISTICS:
Alcohol levels 14,46% vol.
Total acidity 5,90 g/l
PH 3,50
SO2 95.00 mg/l

PACKING: 6 bottles laid in a cardboard box.