MARCANTONIO
OLTREPO’ PAVESE ROSSO RISERVA DOC
GRAPE VARIETY
Barbera 60% - Croatina 40%
VINEYARD
Campo dei Ciliegi and Fracchie
SOIL
Clay-limestone with pebbles
EXPOSURE
South-East, 240 meters above sea level
VINIFICATION
Destemming-crushing and temperature controlled fermentation with maceration in stainless steel tank. Maturation in steel tank and in french oak barriques for 12 months followed by at least a further 6 months in bottle.
NOTES
The indigenous Barbera and Croatina grapes that are cultivated on the calcareous soils of Calvignano, express great structure and complexity. The aging on its fine lees in steel tank, the refinement in small wood and then in bottle yield pleasure and enhance the complex aromas of the two grape varieties.
PAIRINGS
Ideal with boiled meats, roasted or stewed meats