Barbera D'Asti Anfora DOCG - Tenuta San Mauro
Fermentation takes place for 15 days in temperature-controlled steel tanks. Aged in steel for 5 months and then 3 months in amphorae. Integrated pest management is used and the planting density is 4,000 vines/ha. The average age of the vineyard is 25 years. Harvest takes place in September, between the second and third decade of the year.
Type: Red Wine
Appellation: Barbera D'Asti DOCG
Origin: Piedmont - Italy
Grape varieties: Barbera D'Asti
Training system: Guyot and spurred cordon espalier in calcareous soil at 280m above sea level
Alcohol Content: 13.5%
Format: 75cl
Allergens: Sulphites
Glass: Burgundy
Serving temperature: 16 - 18°C
Tasting Notes: Ruby red in color; distinctive bouquet, delicate fruity and floral notes reminiscent of black cherry, blackberry, and raspberry. On the palate, it is dry, sweet, velvety, full-bodied, and lively.
Pairings: It pairs well with savory first courses such as gnocchi with ragù or risotto with wild boar ragù. It's also recommended with roast red meats, grilled red meats, and medium-aged cheeses.
The Winery: Cascina San Mauro is the estate's main site, located in the municipality of Castagnole delle Lanze, a town in the Province of Asti bordering the municipality of Neive. The farmhouse was built on a hilltop and is reminiscent of a classic mid-19th-century Piedmontese courtyard, enclosed by perimeter walls with a large central farmyard. The vineyards envelop the estate in a stunning landscape. Cascina Vallone is a small farm in the hamlet of Piani di Castagnole Lanze; the vineyard faces east, overlooking the Langhe. The soils on this farm are particularly sandy, sedimentary, and therefore suitable for red grapes. The vineyards, trained primarily using the Guyot system, produce fine wines. Tenuta San Mauro is an ancient family passion: Mauro inherited his mother's passion for wine, a commitment to authenticity at all costs, and his father's love for the land, for ancient agriculture, its traditions, and its values.
