Grapes : Selection of typical Piedmontese vines: Barbera, Grignolino, Ruchè and Malvasia. Distillation system: Discontinuous at low pressure with steam operated copper stills. Distillation period: October and November of each year. Aging: Five years in oak barrels. Color: Amber. Bouquet: Delicately fine and enveloping. Taste: Full-bodied, with a vanilla aftertaste. Bottle capacity: cl. 70 Alcohol: 42% vol.