Chicago | Austin | Aspen
it should be consumed very cold
in the Santa Maria Valley
from lower on hill in Brézé (older vines) and Clos des Carmes and Clos Guichaux (younger vines)
from 60-70+ year old vines
Cascina Fontana, Barbera d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy 2023 certifiedorganic Chicago | Austin | AspenDeep ruby red; on the nose, the scent of red roses, cherry jam, and wild woodland fruit, with delicates notes of spices and graphite. On the palate it is fresh, dry, and full flavored. The Cascina Fontana Barbera dAlba is sourced from two vineyards: Vigna del Castello in Sinio, with 80 year old vines, and Vigna del Pozzo in Castiglione Falletto. Fermentation is short to preserve freshness, then the wine is aged in cement before passing to 220 liter