BARBARESCO DOC SASSI CASCINA SAN CRISTOFORO 

Vintage Year: 2010. 

Cru: San Cristoforo

Solar Exposure: South-West

Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo estate produced

Production Area: Neive, Piemonte (North West Italy)

Bottles produced: 2500-3000

Alcoholic Strenght: 14,0 % by volume

Wine Making: traditional method with long maceration on the skins (2-3 weeks). 

Ageing: 1 year in small oak barrels followed by 1 year in large oak casks and continued ageing in the bottle. 

Colour: ruby with orange reflexes.

Nose: ample, fine and spicy, with notes of tobacco, licorice, vanilla and violet. 

Taste: full, harmonious with a slightly dry finish.

Best with: pasta with truffles, red meats, wild game, cheeses. 

Service: temperature 18-20°C.