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"BABY BARB," BARBERA D'ASTI, DOC, 2006
Cantine Sant'Agata


Grown and produced in vineyards on the hills of Monferrato, this young fresh lively Barbera is one of three Barberas Sant’Agata makes.  Barbera is the pride and joy of this producer which makes 3 single variety versions as well as a very elegant blend with two other varieties.  Of the blends made by the Cavallero family this, the Baby Barbera is the cleanest and most simple.

Pour a glass and the bright young-cherry like fruit just floats into your nostrils, even before your first sip.  Made with no oak, this Barbera is beautifully balanced, as pure an example of this variety as you can find (hence the name, “Baby”).

86 -“A solid core of fruit, with blackberry and lemon character. Full and round, with a fresh finish. Bright and fruity.” December 2007 – Wine Spectator
One bicchiere - Gambero Rosso, Italian Wines 2008

RECENT VINTAGES
2005 - “Barbera is grown in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy, where the current rage is aging in small, French oak barrels. Not for this wine: This is as pure as Barbera gets. Charming, bright cherry flavors practically leap from the glass while the grape's trademark high acidity keeps it lively sip after sip.”
Rebecca Murphy - Dallas Morning News - 1/10/07
Region: Piedmont
Classification: Barbera D’Asti DOC
Area of Production: Basso Monferrato Astigiano
Grape Variety: 100% Barbera
Soil: Limy
Average Age of Vines: 40-50 years
Trellising System: Guyot
Production per Acre: 3.57 tons
Vinification Technique: Slow maceration on the must
Maturation: In Stainless Steel for 6 months
Total Acidity: 6.5 g/l
Residual Sugar: 0.0 g/l
PH: 3.35
Alcohol: 13%
Total Cases Produced: 3,330