Ruby red

Ripe damson, black cherry with a hint of spice.

Ripe and generous on the palate, robust and full-flavoured with intense plum and sour cherry fruit, balanced by tangy, juicy acidity.

Barbera

The Monferrato hills in the South of the province of Asti, Piemonte. South West aspects at altitudes between 250 and 400m. Limestone-clay soil.

Piemonte low Guyot trellis. Planting density 4,000 - 4,500 vines/ha.

Duck in plum sauce... or rich beef stews, cassoulet or even belly of pork.