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OF THE WINE: Barbera D'Asti CRU OR GIVEN NAME: "SanSì" GUARANTEED CONTROLLED ORIGIN. PRODUCTION ZONE AND ALTITUDE: Calosso Province of Asti at 400 metres. ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERIRISTICS: succulent, intense ruby-red coloured wine with violet lights, a full and consistent bouquet scented with spices, ripe fruit and vanilla, and a dry, strong, richly persistent flavor. Excellent maturing capacity. GRAPE VARIETY: Barbera 100% Average bottles producted: approximately 10.000 SOIL: limy tending towards clay pH 7.80 VINE DENSITY: approximately 4500 per hectare Hl wine per hectare: 50 HARVEST: takes place at the end of October according to traditional method with selection of the grapes. AGEING: in French oak barrels (barriques) for approximately twelve months followed by six months in the bottle. SERVING SUGGESTIONS: with roast meats, game and mature cheeses. ALCOHOL CONTENT: in excess of 14% Vol. TOTAL ACIDITY: 5.50 PH: 3.60 COLOUR: intense ruby red with violet light. GLASS RECOMMENDED: Balon (large red wine glass) |