2013 Scagliola Barbera “Mati”
Where: Piedmont, Italy (Calosso Province of Asti at 400 metres)
Who: Scagliola
What: 100% Barbera
Tastes like: Juicy unoaked red. Lots of cherries and other red fruits. Very fresh, very drinkable
What to pair with: Awesome on it’s own or with lighter meat dishes.
The Scagliola estate is located on a hill at San Siro in Calosso, a small village in southern Piedmont, on the last hills of Monferrato, on the edge of the Langhe. A bit of sand, some layers of marl and a good dose of limestone characterize the soil. The estate is run by the brothers Maggiorino and Mario Scagliola and was started by their grandfather in 1945.
Mario is in charge of the winery. The previous generations were growers selling their wines in bulk. From 1980 onwards, the Scagliola brothers started investing in facilities to bottle Moscato wines and subsequently added rotofermenters for red wines. The facilities are state of the art and new buildings and machinery are added continuously to allow for growth.
Maggiorino is in charge of the vineyards. The winery currently cultivates 28 hectares of Barbera, Moscato, Brachetto, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Dolcetto and merlot grapes.
Barbera Mati
100% Barbera from 30 year old vines
Is "Mati" the dog or the little girl? Short for Mathilde, it is frequently used as a name for either in Piedmont. Like either "Mati", this barbera is young and energetic. Made in stainless steel with a small percentage of the Frem (aged in large Slavonian oak barrels), its fresh fruits and zestiness match well to everyday foods and snacks.
Around 2500 cases produced.
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