are racked and then returned for minimum elevage of 18 months

with nice minerality

the finish is clean and persistent

Fermented and aged in Stainless Steel while avoiding malolactic fermentation to preserve its crisp and fresh style

Elio Perrone "tasmorcan" Barbera d'Asti, 2022 spain are racked and then returnedDark berries and anise float above layers of leather, mint and tobacco. Palate has a bright berry center, with defined tannins and a minerally, dark fruit finish. Winemaker Stefano Perrone also makes our favorite "Bigaro" sparkling and the "Sourgal" Moscato d'Asti, a perennial favorite. This wine is anything but sweet it's focused and showcases the terroir specific aspect of Asti reds. "Tascorcan" comes from the Piedmontese dialect for 'badger'. Elio