Barbera Valletta comes from our oldest vineyard, which gives us top quality grapes every year. We have envisaged a wine that is perfect for enjoying when young but with excellent potential for ageing in the cellar, allowing it to boast tertiary scents that will complete an enviable bouquet.
Technical data
Municipality of production – Diano d’Alba (CN)
Grape – 100% Barbera
Vineyard age – 60 years
Vine training system – Guyot
Density – 4000-5000 plants per hectare (Ha)
Harvest – mid-October
Average yield of grapes per hectare (Ha) – 5.0 tonnes
Vinification – in temperature-controlled fermentation tanks for 10/12 days
Ageing – 18 months in French barriques (40% new)
First vintage produced – 1988
Organoleptic characteristics
Colour – deep ruby red colour
Bouquet – characteristic, with notes of blackberry, plum and jam
Palate – smooth, engaging and enveloping
Serving temperature – 16-18°C°
