Ratings
Vivino rating around 4.0 (varies by vintage) · Wine Enthusiast 89 points for 2017 vintage
Awards
Awards include IWC 2016 · La Douja D’or 2016 · 2017 & 2018 · Vininvilla 2017 (general Barbera d'Asti Superiore)
Identity
| Producer | Enrico Serafino S.r.l. |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOCG |
| Grapes | 100% Barbera |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Deep ruby red with typical purple hues |
| Aroma | Wide, elegant, fresh, rich in scent of small red fruits, violet and ripe grapes with a very pleasant hint of spices |
| Palate | Fine, fresh, medium to full body, very well-balanced with silky acidity and long spiced finish |
| Finish | Long spiced finish |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with pasta, risotto, roasted meats, cheese, salami and typical Bagna Cauda |
| Aging Potential | 4-6 years |
| Serving Glassware | Glass not very wide |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Aging Process | Aged 14 months in medium-sized oak casks (2500-4000 liters) |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature with medium maceration using délestage for over 18 days |
Terroir
| Soil | Sandy-loamy |
| Vine Age | 15-30 years |
| Harvest Type | Manual |
| Harvest Desc | Hand-harvested, bunches carefully selected by hand and cooled with carbonic snow to prevent oxidation. |
Interesting facts
| Enrico Serafino is a family winery since 1878, located in the UNESCO World Heritage wine region of Langhe-Roero and Monferrato. The Barbera grapes are harvested from hillside vineyards surrounding Asti. |