COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Barbera
PRODUCER
Vicara
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Rocca 33 is a red wine from Vicara, a producer established in 1992 by the amalgamation of three families with a long agricultural history in Piedmont's Monferrato region. The winery is dedicated to enhancing the local territory and its indigenous grape varieties, blending traditional agricultural practices with innovative winemaking. This particular bottling, La Rocca 33, is considered one of Vicara's flagship wines, representing their forward-thinking approach. The vineyards are located on hills within five municipalities, with elevations ranging from 330 meters upwards, and are cultivated using organic methods. The name 'La Rocca 33' may allude to the vineyard's altitude or a specific plot.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€33
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vicara's vineyards are situated between 330 and 700 meters above sea level.
Fact 02
The winery was founded by the merger of three established farming families.
Fact 03
Vicara champions organic farming practices.
Fact 04
The name 'La Rocca 33' might reference vineyard elevation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for La Rocca 33 involves fermentation using wild yeasts, followed by a maceration period of approximately one week. The wine then matures in stainless steel tanks. This technique is chosen to maintain the wine's inherent fruit characteristics and acidity. Vicara employs organic farming practices in their vineyards, which are managed using the Guyot system. The winery's approach emphasizes the expression of native grape varieties and the Monferrato terroir, integrating traditional methods with innovative elements.
