LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2019

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

Ten years ago, Barbera d’Asti was granted DOCG status, recognizing not just its unique history in its native region but also the care and attention that the current generation of winemakers has brought to bear – both in the vineyard and in the winery. Centuries of experience have taught them that the sandy soils of the steeper slopes produce fresh wines that can be fermented in steel and drunk while they’re still young. The gentler slopes have a marly calcereous soil, giving wines that are richer in colour and body – perfect for ageing in oak barrels or barriques. When Barbera d’Asti is aged for a minimum period of 12 months, of which at least six are in wood, it can be called Superiore. The cherry and red fruit flavours are deepened by oaky vanilla and cocoa notes. These are very long-lived wines, still splendid after even 10 years in the bottle.

CAMPAIGN FINANCED ACCORDING TO EC REGULATION, 1308/13