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Barbaresco Rose delle Casasse Riserva

VARIETAL
Nebbiolo Rose

NOTES
VINEYARD: Casasse, a 1.4ha parcel in Neive. The original piece (.4 hectare) was planted in 1913. The fact that twenty rows of original Nebbiolo Rosé vines have survived make the unclassified Casasse Cru a rarity practically beyond description. They represent one of the last ancient plantings of a distinct Piemontese grape variety in a remote outpost of the region. An additional .2 ha were replanted in 2008, and .8ha replanted in 2009. The vines are planted on a mix of clay with some limestone, chalk and sand.

VINIFICATION: Fermentation in stainless steel with a maceration of about 15 days with remontage. A portion of the wine goes into 5-800 liter untoasted casks, part in botti of 2500 liters. Both stay in casks for four years. The wine is then blended and bottled and rests two years in bottle before release.