The Barbera “Elaine” is a great expression of the Roero terroir, and from the best year in a decade 2012. With 15.5% alcohol, this big and smooth Barbera is still fresh and powerful, with a warm, long finish, sapid, vanilla cocoa. Fantastic value!
2 Glasses Gamero Rosso, 3.8 Points Vivino
Grape Variety: BARBERA D’ALBA
Growing area: ROERO, Canale
Type of soil: Calcareous, Clay with layers of sand
Period of harvest: Late September, manual harvest
Vinification: Vinified in stainless steel tanks
Aging: 12 months in 25 Hl wooden barrels
Cultivation: Traditional guyot system with 8/9 fruits per plan
Alcohol content: 15.5% Vol
Acidity: 6 g/l
Colour: Crimson
Perfume: Red berries, plum jam
Flavour: Warm, long finish, sapid, vanilla cocoa
Pairing: Pasta dishes, red meat, ripe cheese
Total production: 3,300 bottles