Vineyard
The Fasét vineyard is situated in the commune of Barbaresco (at 260 m. a.s.l.), on parcels 550p (planted partly in 1970 and the remainder in 1992) and 552p (planted in 1970, 1992 and 1997) on land registry map sheet IV. The 100% Nebbiolo vines are grown on a total area of 0.97 hectares, on white soil with a high content of chalky clay. The slope faces east and south.

Picking and maceration
Picking of the grapes by hand was performed on October 3rd 2003. The maceration in steel lasted 21 days, with constant steeping of the cap.

Ageing
The wine matured for 19 months in large oak casks, followed by 4 months in steel tanks. Prior to their release onto the market, the bottles were then stored lying down for 13 months.

Bottling
The wine was bottled without filtration on September 02nd 2005, with lot no. L05-245.A total of 2666  Albeisa bottles holding 0.75 l. were produced in the 2003 vintage.

Tasting notes
Garnet red with slight orangey highlights; fragrant nose of raspberries and violets, showing jam in spirit and spices.Nice texture and length on the mouth, accompanied by just the right freshness and tann.

Analytical data
Alcool, 14% Vol.
Acidità totale, 5,5 g/l
pH, 3,43

Particularities
The label features a lovely painting by the artist Soffiantino which has been owned by the company for many years.