COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Barbera
PRODUCER
Cascina La Barbatella
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Cascina La Barbatella's Monferrato Rosso Ruanera 2022 is a red wine from Piedmont, Italy, specifically Nizza Monferrato. It is a unique blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Barbera, a combination that aims to marry international character with local tradition. The estate, originally founded in 1982, is now managed by Lorenzo and Cinzia Perego, who are dedicated to producing wines that reflect the Monferrato region. The Ruanera is characterized by its structured and complex profile, stemming from its distinctive grape composition and the winery's approach to winemaking.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Barbera.
Fact 02
Vineyards planted between 1987 and 1995.
Fact 03
Aged for 12 months in French oak barriques.
Fact 04
Production typically ranges from 5,000 to 6,000 bottles.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for La Barbatella Monferrato Rosso Ruanera begins with destemming and crushing the grapes, followed by maceration with skins in stainless steel tanks for 10-12 days at 25-26°C. Frequent pumping over and punching down are employed during this period. Malolactic fermentation takes place in steel tanks. The wine is then aged for 12 months in French oak barriques, followed by 6 months in stainless steel tanks. Finally, it rests for 6 months in the bottle before release. The harvest is manual, focusing on the best bunches in late September.
