Barbaresco D.O.C.G. Canova Riserva

Geographical location
Neive (Province of Cuneo).
Soil type
Chalky, made of grey-light blue marlstone.
Vine growing method
Guyot (vine growing method).
Average vine age
30 years.
Average altitude and exposure
350 m a.s.l., South-West.
Special features
Application of integrated pest management and planting density 4500 vines/ha.
Harvest time
First/second ten days of October.

Winemaking and aging

Cellar
Tenuta San Mauro - Neive (province of Cuneo).
Fermentation and Maceration
20 days temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.
Aging
In oak barrels for 24 months.
Bottling
24 months in bottle prior to release.
Peculiarities
No filtering or clarifying process before bottling.
Availability
5 years after harvest time.

Wine description

Colour
Deep ruby red.
Bouquet
Ripe red fruit with intense scents of spices, herbs and dried flowers, with profound notes of cacao, truffle, hazelnut, etc.
Palate
Structured, warm, with a long length for being so highly full-bodied. Elegant and delicate tannins. Persuasive.
Evolution
25-30 year.
Pairings
Elaborate and overcooked red meat, wild game, grilled and stewed meat.
Serving temperature
17°-18°C.

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