E. Pira Barbera Superiore

• Vineyard Mosconi, Ravera in Monforte d’Alba, and Gabutti in Serralunga

• Varietal: Barbera

• Avg. vine age: 40 years

• Avg. yield per acre: 22 hl/acre

• Soil: Clay lime marls from the tertiary period

• Altitude:350m above sea level

• Vinification: Takes place at the winery in the village of Barolo using modern methods, automatic temperature control of fermentation along with automated punch downs.

• Aging: 16 months in second and third passage French oak barriques and several months in the bottle.