An enveloping sip that combines the richness of Barbera with captivating notes of herbs, spices, and cinchona, delivering an intense and surprising experience.
◉ Type: Sweet Aromatized Wine
◉ Region: Grapes grown and harvested in the Piedmont area, renowned for Barbera cultivation
◉ Grape Variety: 100% Barbera
◉ Harvest Period: First ten days of October
◉ Drying Process: The grapes are placed on special drying racks for 60–70 days, depending on the vintage, to concentrate aromas and structure.
◉ Vinification: White wine vinification. After the drying process, the must is separated from the skins through manual pressing. This is followed by a long fermentation of approximately 25–30 days, with duration varying according to the vintage.
◉ Aging: Stainless steel, to preserve the aromatic integrity of the base wine prior to aromatization.
◉ Alcohol Content: 18% Vol.
◉ Appearance: Deep, brilliant red color with orange highlights.
◉ Bouquet: An intriguing blend of herbs, spices, and roots, featuring the characteristic bittersweet note of Calisaya cinchona bark and delicate hints of star anise.
◉ Palate: Smooth and well-balanced, with a pleasant freshness and subtle citrus notes leading to a long, aromatic finish.
◉ Food Pairing: Ideal as a digestif, perfect with dark chocolate. Also excellent as an alternative aperitif served over ice, creating an original and aromatic spritz-style drink.
◉ Serving Temperature: 12–15°C (54–59°F)
Elegant and intriguing, this aromatized wine captivates the palate with its balance of sweetness, freshness, and a spicy finish.
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