Hilberg Pasquero – Barbera d’Alba

Producer: Hilberg
Wine: Barbera d’Alba
Grape Variety: 100% Barbera
Production Zone: Bricco Gatti Cru
Altitude: 780 feet above sea level
Surface Area/Yield: 2.4 acres/ 0.75 tons per acre
Exposure: South, Southwest
Soil: Limestone and white clay marl
Vinification & Aging: A 5-6 day Fermentation period in open-top tanks. The wine aged in stainless steel tanks for 12 months followed by 8 months in the bottle.
Production: 300 cases
Alcohol: 13.5%
Description: Intense ruby red in color. Ripe fruit aromas of raspberry and black cherry. Bright with fresh acidity, making the wine stunningly quaffable.
Food Pairing: Red meats and pasta.
Barbera d'Alba