Rubis Barbera d’Asti DOCG – La Caplana

Production Area
Bosio, Piemonte

Terroir
Clay, limestone soils

Grapes
Barbera 100%

Vinification

Grapes are hand picked by hand in crates followed by soft pressing.  Horizontal fermentation for about 4 days for finesse and then at a temperature of 28 ºC and refining lasts for 12 months in oak barrels.

Aging

Maturation in oak barrels for 12 months

Colour:

Dark Ruby red with garnet reflections

Bouquet:

Intense aroma with scents of forest fruit and liquorice

Taste:

Evident notes of red fruit, raspberry and plums.  Medium tannins and lively acidity with a pleasant long lingering aftertaste

Food pairing:

Excellent accompaniment with red meats such as wild boar and aged cheeses

Alcohol:  14% Vol.

Serving Temperature:

18 °C.

Aging Potential:

up to 7 years