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Barbera d'Asti 'Stravisan' 2017,
Paolo Stella
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Grape
Barbera d' Asti
Region
Asti, Piedmont
Drinking Window
Ready or drink by 2028
Pairings
Grilled prime beef fillet, grilled porcini mushrooms, beef tartare, saffron risotto, lentil soup with pork sausage and crispy bread, artisanal charcuterie and semi aged cheese
Winemaker Notes
The Barbera grapes all come from the same plot: the Stravisan Vineyard of 1.5 hectares
with south / west exposure. The soil is medium-textured tending to clay. The harvest is carried out manually and the grapes are placed in perforated boxes.Soft pressing and following maceration for about 7 days. Aging in steel tanks for 8-9 months and in bottle for 6 months. An average of 12,000 bottles are produced per year.
The Story
Stella winery was founded around 1920 and it is located in the municipality of Costigliole d'Asti. The first producer is Domenico Stella who, in addition to being a winemaker, was a music teacher. Since then the combination of wine and music has been the symbol of the company's rural tradition. The winery has dedicated a Barbera Superiore and a Chardonnay to its founder, both called "Giaiet" which, in Piedmontese dialect means "with reddish-yellow hair". Originally the farm's activity had a traditional agricultural approach, with particular attention to the wine sector. The constant commitment, always aimed at seeking the best quality of the vineyard and the wine, is demonstrated by the gold medals achieved in 1928, at the first sample exhibition of wines in Costigliole d'Asti and at the national food exhibition of Turin. Today the company counts approximately 12 hectares cultivated with Barbera, Dolcetto, Grignolino for the red grapes and Cortese, Chardonnay and Moscato for the white varieties. Currently the winery is a family-run business aimed at highlighting the native vines.
