Barbera d'Alba Superiore
Rocche del Santo
A wine that is an expression of concentration. An impenetrable violet color and an enveloping sensation in the mouth. Its characteristic acidity is balanced by the short aging in wood, obtaining a balance and a character that you have to discover.
- Area of originLa Morra
- Grape variety100% Barbera
- Vinification and ageingThe grapes are destemmed and gently crushed. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel with temperature control to promote the extraction of elegant aromas. We pump-over to facilitate extraction. Malolactic conversion in stainless steel and the wines are moved into wood in the spring following the harvest. The wine is aged in large oak barrels for a total of 7/8 months before being bottled.
- PerfumeVinous, fruity with spices and liquorice.
- FlavorIntense with excellent structure, balances acidity combined with the softness of being aged in barrel.
- ColorRuby with intense purple hue.