Intense red color with purple shades. Fine, vinous, fragrant with light hints of jam. Dessert wine to serve at 50-52°F.
Controlled Designation of Origin
GRAPES
Barbera (from 25% to 65%), Croatina (from 25% to 65%), Rare Grapes, Ughetta (Vespaiolo) and Pinot Nero toghether or separately up to a maximum of 45%.
LANDS
It prefers hilly land, it also supports less sunny slopes.
ALCOHOL CONTENT
7.5% in Vol.
AREA OF ORIGIN
Province of Pavia, Lombardia Region – Northern Italy
PRODUCTION TECHNIQUE
Classic vinification “in red” with the use of selected yeasts and at controlled temperature. The fermentation is stopped at 80 grams sugar per liter. At the time of release to consumption, it may be characterized by a carbon dioxide development, from a separate fermentation, not more than 1,7 bar.
SENSORY ANALYSIS
Intense red with violet shades. Fine, vinous, fragrant fragrance with light hints of iam. The flavor is sweet and embracing, with good body, soft and balanced, vibrant, evanescent.
BOTTLING
It is bottled using the cold sterile microfiltration technique.
PAIRINGS
It is generally a dessert wine, it is best expressed when tasted in the company of fresh fruit cakes. Try it with spicy cheeses. Serve at a temperature of 50-52°F.