Barbera d’Alba Superiore Castlè, Barale Fratelli

BARBERA D’ALBA SUPERIORE CASTLE'

D.O.C.

Grape varietal

100% Barbera

Appellation

municipality of Barolo, Castellero and Preda vineyards

Soil

Saint Agata fossil marne; silty clay loam composition

Exposure

southwest

Altitude

270 m.a.s.l.

Slope

30%

Cultural notes

vineyard planted in 1991; organic farming. Low guyot pruning system with planted density of 4,500 vines per hectare

Harvest period

first half of October; hand harvested with careful selection of the clusters

Vinification

soft crushing of the grapes with de-stemming; static fermentation in steel tank with indigenous yeasts selected from our vineyards at a controlled temperature of 25 °C; maceration for one week, frequent basting of the skins

Fining

12 months in 500 l tonneaux. Bottle aging for at least 6 months

Organoleptic characteristics

Color: Ruby red

Nose: intense, fruity and frank (plums jam)

Mounth: dry, full bodied, crisp, balanced

Food pairings

roasts, boiled meat, spicy cheeses

Serving suggestion

drink in large glasses which favor oxygenation and enhance the nose. Serve at 16-18 °C