TRE Barbera - Oltrepò Pavese DOC GRAPES Barbera 100% PRODUCTION AREA Cultivated in vineyards owned by the Calvi family, situated on the hills of the Versa Valley in the communes of Canneto Pavese and Montù Beccaria. SOIL TYPES The soils found in our vineyards are predominantly clay and calcareous in nature. They possess a alkaline pH throughout, with elevated potential for cationic exchange. EXPOSUR: East to west facing ALTITUDE: From 140m to 200m above sea-level. GRADIENT: From 22% to 25% METHODS OF TRAINING Cordon training with simple Guyot pruning, typical of the region. The vineyards are planted with about 5500 vines per hectare. THE HARVEST After removal of excess leaves to improve exposure to the sun and careful observation of the indices of ripening, the grapes are harvested by hand. VINIFICATION The grapes are picked into crates, de-stemmed and gently crushed. Maceration is with manual punching down of the cap in stainless steel vats at controlled temperatures of between 28 –30° C for 18 –20 days. The must is then racked and only free run must is aged in oak casks for ten months. The wine is bottled in an inert atmosphere and aged in bottle for a further ten to twelve months. CHARACTERISTICS Intense ruby-red in colour, the perfume is strong, persistent and contains notes of red berries and spices; the flavour is full, warm, soft and enveloping. MATCHING WITH FOOD Ideal for consumption with hot sausages, stewed and roasted red meats and high-quality matured cheeses. Serve at 18- 20° C after allowing to breathe.