Technical Notes

• Grape variety: 100% Barbera
• Yield per hectare: 70 quintals/ha (70 q/ha).
• Harvest period: September
• Vineyard practice: hand-harvesting by selecting grapes
• Wine-making method: in temperature-controlled stainless steel with brief maceration on the grape skins to give the rosé color
• Foaming: according to the Martinotti/Charmat method at a constant, controlled temperature
• Sugar Level: Brut
• Bottle: Champagne bottle, cc 750

Wine Tasting Notes

Delicate cherry rosé color with fine and persistent perlage, the nose is fruity, floral with notes of cherry, berries and rose. In the mouth it is fruity, fresh, elegant, balanced and enveloping. Berbera grapes from the vineyards of the estate around the house of “Le Coccole” enhance its aromas and give it a natural softness, creaminess and harmony.

Terroir Characteristics

• Altitude: 200 m a.s.l.
• Size of vineyard: Ha 0,60
• Exposure: Various
• Type of soil: sandy and clayey
• Vine planting density: 4600 vines/Ha
• Vineyard training system: guyot
• Age of vines: 50% 25 years and 50% 5 years

Pairing

Excellent as an aperitif and with pasta dishes, fish and white meats.

Suggested Serving Temperature

Between 6°- 8°C