Alivio

The 2006 vintage manifested peculiar climate by alternating both lower and higher than the average temperature. In fact, once again the decisions made in the vineyards were fundamental to guarantee resistance of the vines and perfect ripening of the grapes. Rocche Dei Barbari decided to keep many leaves in front of the grapes in order to protect them from the direct sunlight. At the same time, the leaves behind the grapes were cut down to guarantee enough ventilation and to preserve the grapes from high humidity after the rains.

As usual, in September, the sun rays softened and it was possible to remove all the leaves that protected the grapes during the summer. In this way, the grapes absorbed the purest and most delicate light of early Autumn and ripened with the finest elegance.

In 2006, the patience of Rocche Dei Barbari has been rewarded again. The late harvest has brought healthy exuberant grapes of fine quality that have been nourished by the plants with the water that the soil was able to absorb from early Autumn rains.

The strength of the vintage is perfectly perceivable in the structure and imposing character of the Alivio Barbaresco Riserva 2006.