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.