Barbera d'Asti La Crena

Designation: Barbera d’Asti D.O.C.G.

Grape Variety: Barbera 100%

The Crena vineyard is located near the village of Agliano Terme, at an average density of 4.800 plants, cultivated using the Guyot system. The oldest part of the vineyard was planted in 1932 on a calcareous-rich soil with a south-facing exposure.

Winemaking: pre-fermentation cold maceration. Alcoholic fermentation for about 2 weeks in open stainless steel tanks with mechanical punching-downs and several pumping-overs. Alcoholic fermentation is followed by a post-fermentation maceration with the skins. The wine is then racked and transferred into barriques for malolactic fermentation. Aging: about 18 months in stainless steel tanks, barriques and barrels.

Description: ruby-red color with ripe fruits aromas of blackberries and cherries, and spicy  notes.