Origin: Piedmont, Asti Province, San Martino Alfieri Castle.
Producer: Marquis Alfieri
Grape Variety Barbera d’Asti
Preparation: Grapes are crushed, de-stemmed and slowly fermented on skins. Refined in oak barrels for at least 12 months. Light settling and bottling in the summer season. Aged in bottles for at least one year before being released for sale.

Characteristics: Intense ruby red color with slightly garnet hues. Complex and well balanced bouquet, fruity with spicy influences. Well structured wine, rich in taste.
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Published by Gambero Rosso

The front cover sub-title reads ‘A Guide to the World of Italian wine for experts and wine lovers’

1,884 Producers
13,336 Wines
250 Three Glass Awards

Referring to awards, this edition won the ‘Annual Guide Award’ from the highly respected ‘Prix du Champagne Lanson’.
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