CASCINA GHERCINA, PIEMONTE DOC BARBERA APPASSIMENTO

Domain
In 1871, the year Rome became the capital of Italy, the Sartirano family began its history in wine production. True to Piedmontese principles and values, where work and honesty are the basis of a good life, they produce local wines such as Dolcetto, Barbera, Nebbiolo and Barolo. Today, the fourth generation of Sartirano continues the activity of the family cellar, with ever new and ambitious projects, but maintaining the focus on tradition and quality. Cascina Ghercina is a brand used by the Sartirano family in honor of the lake located in the center of the Novello estate and which contributes to an exceptional microclimate for wine growing.

Soil
The vines are planted on a soil of rock, marl and lime with a sandy subsoil.

Exhibition
The vineyards are located southwest at an altitude of 360 meters in the municipality of Alba in Piedmont.

Harvest
50% of the grapes are harvested by hand and dried in baskets for 40 days so that color and aromas can further develop. The other 50% remains in the vineyard for a natural 'appassimento' and is harvested later. Both parts of the harvest are processed separately into wine.

Vinification
Peel soaking for 10 days with reassembly (pumping over daily). After the malolactic fermentation, the two wines are blended. The wine then matures for 6 months in small wooden barrels.

Delicious
Delicious with roasted meat, lamb and cheeses.