Scagliola Sansi Barbera D'Asti DOCG

Barbera is the everyday red wine that Italians drink in Piedmont. Typical flavors of tart cherry, plum, strawberry, blackberry, licorice, black pepper, violets, lavender, vanilla (from oak aging), anise and dried herbs such as oregano, sage or thyme. The wines are generally dry, medium tannins, high acidity and medium to full bodied. Barbera goes with many types of food especially those with spices such as cinnamon, sage, star anise. The grape is mostly planted in Italy but has plantings in the USA, Argentia and Australia

This wine is from Azienda Agricola Scagliola from Barber D’Asti in Piedmont, Italyi. The winery was established by Camillo Scagliola in 1936. The vineyard survived the passing of a young Camillo Scagliola, World War II and tough times to triumphantly establish what it is today - a vineyard and family run winery who creates quality wines from the region. Their business is a family one deeply rooted to the land and heritage. These particular Barbera vines are 10 years old, relatively young but ideal for an easy drinking red. The grapes are macerated and fermented in stainless settlements temperature controlled tanks for 15-20 days. The wines are then bottled and aged till ready for market.

This wine is such a pleasure to drink - Scagliola Sansi creates a beautiful expression of Barbera D’Asti DOCG located in Piedmont, Italy. Barbera is the grape which has a lovely purple ruby color. Aromas of ripe cherry, tomato leaf, meat savory, oregano, blackberry and licorice. Palate is dry, high acid, medium tannins, full body at 14% abv, flavors of ripe cherry, pepper, tomato leaf, meat savory, oregano, blackberry and licorice. Balanced, smooth and moorish.

Perfect pairing with stone fire prosciutto buffalo mozzarella pizza, porcini mushroom risotto, blue cheese potato gratin, roasted guinea fowl with sage and garlic or pasta with shaved truffles and olive oil.