Barbera d’Alba Granera Alta, Cascina Chicco

BARBERA D’ALBA GRANERA ALTA

D.O.C.

Variety of vine

100% Barbera

Vineyard position

Castellinaldo, Piedmont, Italy The “Cassina of New Granera” was the property of the Malabaila family of Canale. Vineyards have been cultivated in this region for a very long time. The position is south, south-east, east, and north, and the average age of the vineyards is 10 years

Soil

Clayey-limestone

Date of harvest

End of September – beginning of October

Yield per hectare

50 hl 

Wine-making

Even though it is a young, fresh and fruity wine, its vineyards undergo a double harvest. The fermentation is done in stainless steel casks with temperatures of 25-26° C, allowing for good color, fragrance and aroma. The wine is then transferred to wood casks of 150-200 litres and in pre-used French barriques. After the malolacitc fermentation, the wine remains in wood until the summer before bottling in July. The wine is introduced to the market in September, one year after harvest

Tasting notes

The fragrances recall woodsy undergrowth and black cherry. In the mouth, the wine is powerful but very soft

Dishes

This wine pairs well with rich soups and meats, and with soft or rich cheeses

Recommended serving temperature

18° C