Cascina Val del Prete, Barbera d’Alba “Carolina”
The Carolina vineyard takes the name from Mario Roagna’s mother. It is a tribute to the vision and hard work that Mario’s parents, Lino and Carolina, shared for so many years. As sharecroppers they invested their limited resources and enormous passion in these vineyards. While most of the local farmers left their homes and land to find employment in the factories of Turin, Lino and Carolina stayed behind because the love for their vineyards was stronger than a secure and better paying factory job.
Region: Piedmont
Production Area: Priocca, (Cuneo)
Appellation: Barbera d’Alba, DOC
Varietal Blend: 100% Barbera
Vineyard: The Carolina vineyard extends for 5 acres. It’s at 800 feet above sea level and enjoys an exposure to the south. The vines are 30 years old with a density of 2.200 plants per acre. The vineyard is bio-dynamically fertilized.
Planting System: Guyot
Soil: Clayey and partly marl and sand.
Harvest: Beginning of October.
Yield: 2.0 tons per acre
Alcohol: 13°-13.5 %
Vinification: A 10-day fermentation in stainless steel tanks with 4-5 daily pump-overs,
Aging: 16 months in new French oak barrels and 6 months in the bottle.
Total Production: 6.500 bottles
Tasting Notes: Toasty oak and berry fruit. Can age for years.
Food Pairings: Roast lamb, game and dry cheeses.
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