Barbera di Asti Superiore "Cavalé"

Producer:
Cantine Sant’Agata
Region:
Piemonte
Grape:
Barbera (100%)
Classification:
DOCG
Vintage:
2011
Capacity:
0.75 l

A dry red wine of Piedmonte‘s native grape, Barbera. It‘s a Barbera in the Superiore version or with higher alcohol levels obtained from a special selection of grapes. Barbera labelled ‘Cavalé’ is made only in good vintages, 2011 for Piedmonte was classified as very good. Cavalé in dialect means Cavallero, therefore this wine is unique, because is the flagship wine of the estate and proof of quality. Hand set and careful selection of grapes from best exposed vineyards and long ageing in wood result in a sensational Barbera. 70% of wine aged in new small French oak barrels, 30% in barrels used for second or third time. Shimmering ruby red, uncommon deepness and velvety structure will convince every fan of strong and elegant wines from the heart of Monferrato. A wine for special occasions.

Details

Color: ruby red with burgundy reflections.
Aroma: rich, complex, notes of vanilla and cherry.
Flavor: warm, full, harmonious.
Food matching: excellent with meat roasts, braised and grilled meats, meat stuffed ravioli – agnolotti.
Serving temperature: 18°C.
Alcohol content: 14%.

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