Barbera d'Alba DOC

‘Na Stisa

Fresh, vinous, harmonious, with a delicate aroma of red berries.

Origin: La Morra
Grape: Barbera 100%
Colour: Ruby red
Alcohol: 13° / 14°
Harvesting time: Third September decade
TASTING NOTES  

Pleasant to drink, it shows a rightly pronounced acidity, typical of the grape, and mild flavors of red berries, with a strong emphasis vinous.

A wine suited to the meal, convivial, a classic Barbera with a well-defined character.

VINEYARD

The vineyard is located in the town of La Morra, in the site of Roncaglia, at an altitude of 280 meters above sea level, facing east southeast. The soil, composed of calcareous marl Miocene light gray, is frank and highly alkaline. The vineyard was planted in 2001. The plantation system is Guyot, vineyard grid  0,90 x 2,40 m. Average production 7000 kg / Ha.

 

VINIFICATION

Selection of the grapes in the vineyard, fermentation, and maceration for 6-8 days in stainless steel tanks, temperature controlled, with automatic pumping over and punching system, at 28 ° - 30 °. Malolactic fermentation follows in November.

 

AGEING

Ageing for 4 months in steel and a further 4 months in 400-liter tonneaux of second/third use.