"Gioanòt" (Giovanni in the local dialect) : it is the name by which Mr. Pierino Vellano's father was known at the wine market in Asti.

It is a Barbera del Monferrato Doc which, after the vinification, is kept in barriques (small barrels containing 225 liters) to mellow for 10/12 months, and sold only after having spent another year in the bottle to refine.

It is a dry and full bodied wine, its color is an intense ruby red, particularly suitable for strong meats, roasts, and mature cheeses. It reaches its best when served at 16°-18° C.

Suitable for ageing - Better to drink after 2 years in the bottle. This wine has been assigned the "Torchio d'Oro' prize in 2000.