COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Barbera
PRODUCER
Cascina La Barbatella
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Barbatella Barbera d’Asti is a red wine from the Piedmont region of Italy, specifically the Nizza Monferrato area. Produced by Cascina La Barbatella, it is made from 100% Barbera grapes grown on vines planted in 1950. The estate, now owned by Lorenzo and Cinzia Perego, is committed to organic farming and a philosophy that blends tradition with innovation. This wine is noted for being a pure and elegant representation of the Barbera grape and its terroir.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards planted in 1950 yield grapes for this wine.
Fact 02
The estate practices organic farming.
Fact 03
The producer has earned '3 bicchieri' 18 times.
Fact 04
This wine is considered the inspiration for the producers' love of Barbera.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for La Barbatella Barbera d’Asti begins with manual harvesting of select bunches in late September. Grapes are destemmed and crushed, then undergo maceration with skin contact in stainless steel tanks. Fermentation is temperature-controlled (24-28°C) for 6-20 days with frequent pumping over and punching down. Malo-lactic fermentation occurs in steel. The wine then ages for 8-12 months in stainless steel tanks, followed by 6 months of bottle aging before release.
