Barbera d’Alba, “Brea”

This is the Barbera from the Serralunga d’Alba vineyard known as “Brea” that is situated on southeast facing slopes at 350 meters altitude in clay-limestone soil.  This 0.6 hectare vineyard was planted in 1975 and these old vines produce approximately 3,000 bottles of wine per annum, 900 of which are dedicated to the US market.  In contrast to the “Sori del Drago”, the “Brea” cuvée is aged in a combination of stainless steel and smaller French oak barrels.