COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Garganega, Glera, Trebbiano, Moscato, Riesling
PRODUCER
Marcobarba
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Marcobarba's Barbabolla 2023 is a vibrant semi-sparkling white wine from Gambellara, Veneto, Italy. This project, led by Marco and Stefano and carried on by the "Barbaboyz," embodies a deep passion for biodynamic viticulture and a commitment to respecting nature. Their philosophy centers on producing "raw and genuine wines from clean and authentic grapes" with minimal intervention. The Barbabolla is celebrated for its pure energy and expressive character, reflecting the unique terroir of its vineyards, which span white sedimentary terrains around Lonigo and dark volcanic soils of Gambellara. It's a distinctive Pét-Nat, made using the ancestral method, offering a true taste of natural winemaking.
ALCOHOL
10.5%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The "Barbaboyz" group actively restores and tends to small, abandoned vineyards, often owned by elderly widows.
Fact 02
This Pét-Nat undergoes its second fermentation in the bottle using must from dried grapes, a unique ancestral method.
Fact 03
Marcobarba's wines are made with "ingredients: grapes and terroir," emphasizing a pure, minimal intervention philosophy.
Fact 04
The wine is unfiltered and not disgorged, meaning it contains natural sediment, a hallmark of its authentic style.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Barbabolla 2023 is crafted with meticulous attention to natural processes. Grapes are hand-picked from vineyards cultivated using organic and biodynamic farming practices, often from small, abandoned plots cared for by the "Barbaboyz." Vinification involves fermentation with native yeasts, ensuring the wine's authentic expression. Following the ancestral method, the second fermentation occurs in the bottle, initiated by must from dried grapes. This approach results in an unfiltered wine with no added sulfites, preserving its natural character. The wine is not disgorged, meaning it retains its natural sediment, which contributes to its texture and complexity.
