the MONTESTEFANO sub-zone within the comune of Barbaresco. 

traditional red wine maceration for 15-20 days with fermentation in temperature-controlled steel vats and frequent pumping-over.

the wine ages for at least 18- 24 months in large, (30-50 hectolitre) Slavonian oak barrels; it is subsequently refined in horizontally placed bottles for at least 12 months.

intense garnet red colour which gains noble orange highlights with the passing of time; ethereal, ample and fruity perfume with notes of red fruit jam and delicate hints of spice. The flavour is dry, decisive and aristocratic. 

in ample wine glasses at 16-18°C.

meat-filled pasta dishes, game roasts, braised red meats and matured cheeses.

this wine is suitable for lengthy ageing (8-20 years). We advise keeping the bottles in a horizontal position in a cool, dry place out of direct light.

June 2009 with 4,962 bottles from 2006 vintage.