COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Barbera
PRODUCER
Vite Colte
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Barbera d'Asti Superiore La Luna e i Falò 2020 is a red wine from Piedmont, Italy, made from 100% Barbera grapes. It is produced by Vite Colte, a cooperative founded in 1956 that brings together over 2,500 winegrowers. The wine's name, 'La Luna e i Falò,' is inspired by a famous novel by Cesare Pavese. This wine is considered a flagship of Vite Colte's 'Superbarbera' project, which involves selecting the best vineyard parcels from their member estates to create a distinguished expression of the Barbera grape. The region of Piedmont is a significant area for Italian winemaking, known for its quality red wines.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after Cesare Pavese's 1950 novel, 'La Luna e i Falò' (The Moon and the Bonfires).
Fact 02
Part of Vite Colte's 'Superbarbera' initiative, focusing on top vineyard selections.
Fact 03
Vite Colte is a cooperative representing over 2,500 winegrowers.
Fact 04
The winery in Barolo is architecturally integrated into the landscape.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Barbera d'Asti Superiore La Luna e i Falò 2020 is produced using traditional winemaking methods. Grapes are hand-harvested and selected, followed by a 10-day maceration period at temperatures between 20-30°C. The wine then undergoes malolactic fermentation. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks. Following these processes, the wine is aged for approximately 12 months in barriques. Vite Colte's approach emphasizes low yields and careful vineyard management, reflecting a commitment to quality and tradition.
