2012 Vietti Scarrone Barbera D' Alba

Designation: Barbera d’Alba DOC

Grapes: 100% Barbera

Winemaking: The grapes are selected from the single vineyard Scarrone planted in 1988 situated close to the winery in Castiglione. The vineyard is planted with 6.500 plants per hectare. For 18 days, the most is kept in opened stainless steel tanks for the alcoholic fermentation at 26-28° C (78-82° F).

Aging: At the beginning of the malolactic fermentation, the wine is moved into French oak barrels and oak cask for 14 months. The wine is held in stainless steel tanks for 2 months before bottling. Unfiltered.

(90 Points) Amped up in terms of ripeness and oak treatment, this features black cherry and plum flavors enhanced by glossy toast, vanilla and resin accents. Impressively intense and fresh, balanced in an oversized way, with a long, spice-tinged finish. Drink now. 660 cases made. –BS Wine Spectator

Description: Ruby purple color with intense aromas of concentrated ripe red and black cherries with vanilla and hints of brown spice. With refreshing acidity, rich tannins, and on the fuller-bodied side for Barbera, the single vineyard La Scarrone has finesse, excellent balance, great complexity, integration and a long lingering finish.

Food Pairings: Hearty stews, seasoned pasta and poultry with rich sauces, game, roasted red meats and sharp cheeses

Alcohol: 14,500% Alc. by vol.

Total Acidity: 5.94 g/L

Total dry extract: 31.40 g/L