COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Barbera
PRODUCER
Marco Bonfante
REGION
Piedmont
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Stella Marco Bonfante is a 100% Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG from Piedmont, Italy. The wine's name, 'La Stella,' pays homage to the original Stella agricultural estate surrounding the Bonfante winery in Nizza Monferrato. The Marco Bonfante Winery, established in 2000, is guided by siblings Marco and Micaela Bonfante, who uphold an eight-generation winemaking heritage. Their approach emphasizes elegance, simplicity, and clarity, aiming for balance in their wines. The vineyards are situated at 250 meters above sea level on calcareous clay marl soil, benefiting from a microclimate influenced by sea winds, which aids in the grapes' integrity and ripening, contributing to fragrant and elegant wines.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€21
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'La Stella' honors the historical Stella agricultural estate.
Fact 02
Vineyards benefit from sea winds for optimal grape ripening.
Fact 03
A blend of Slavonian and French oak is used for aging.
Fact 04
James Suckling awarded 91/100 points to the 2021 vintage.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
La Stella Marco Bonfante is produced from 100% Barbera grapes. The winemaking process involves careful selection and handling of the fruit. For 50% of the yield, cold maceration is employed to extract specific components. The remaining 50% undergoes traditional vinification, which includes destemming, soft pressing, and a 10-day maceration period on the skins. Following vinification, the wine is aged for 10 months, with half of the production maturing in Slavonian oak barrels and the other half in used French oak barriques. This dual aging process is intended to impart complexity and structure to the final wine.
