Barbaresco Ovello

Color: Intense ruby red.

Bouquet: An edge of pomegranate with a soft scent of prune, wild forest berries, a note of mint and violets. Overall, intense and characteristic of the Ovello Cru.

Taste: Elegant flavor with good tannins, soft and silky, balanced with fresh acidity and an intriguing scent of balsamic. Dry and full-bodied.

Serving Suggestion: It is best served at 16°-18° C (60-65° F).

Pairing: Beef, game and stews such as beefsteak, lamb, veal, rabbit, wild boar and deer. The wine has a strong flavor and should be paired with tasty meats and powerful sauces; often combined with white truffle. Well paired with wild poultry as well as strong flavored cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano, or aged Gouda and Cheddar.

Vineyard: The Ovello Cru is on the top of hills above the Tanaro River right next to the Cantina del Pino. The elegance and intensity of this wine is conferred by the perfectly situated location of the vineyard at the top of the Cru.

Elevation: About 300 meters (1,000 feet) a.s.l.

Exposure: South-southwestern.

Soil: Calcareous limestone, with white sandy veins.

Area: 2 hectares/4.9 acres.

Viticulture: Average age of productive vines is 70 years old..

Plant Density: 3500 plants per hectare.

Harvested: Beginning of October.

Vinification:  At 26°C/78°F for 30 days on the skins during maceration. Malolactic process completed.

Stabilization: Natural with no filtering of the wines.

Aging: 2-years in oak, 18-months in bottle before release.

Cellaring: Properly preserved at a steady temperature of 14°-15°C, laid down, in the dark, this wine can keep its characteristics for 20-30 years.