Tasting Notes

Barbera is the most widely planted grape in Piedmont and that is because of its marked acidity that makes it perfect with any food.

Named after the owner’s second daughter, Altea is a Barbera Superiore that offers good structure and body thanks to the subtle oak ageing. Ruby red in color with fruity aromas elegantly laced with chocolate and cherries. A dry, full-bodied and well-structured wine, ‘Altea’ is an ideal match for appetizers, rice, home-made pasta (especially agnolotti) and every variety of meat.

A great value wine.

Winery	Cantine Sant’Agata
Region	Piemonte
Varietal	100% Barbera d'Asti
Location of Vineyards	Agliano Terme e Cassine
Orientation	South-southeast
Altitude	200–350 meters above sea level
Type of Planting	Sustainable
Soil	Calcareous clay
Type of Cultivation	Guyot
Vinification	Fermentation in contact with the skins for 10-14 days at a temperature of 28-30° C. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Aging	80% of the wine is aged in 700lt-tonneaux for about 10/12 months. The remaining 20% is aged in French oak barriques of 225 lt. Then the wine rests for about 6 months before bottling.
Alcohol Content	13.5%
Total Production	50,000 bottles
Oenologist	Claudio Cavallero