COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Barbera
PRODUCER
Iuli
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Iuli Umberta 2022 is a 100% Barbera red wine from the Monferrato region of Piedmont, Italy, produced by Cantina Iuli. The wine is named 'Umberta' after a friend and is seen as an approachable introduction to the producer's style. Fabrizio Iuli, the winemaker, is deeply passionate about the Barbera grape and the Monferrato territory, emphasizing traditional winemaking methods. The estate is certified organic and has never used chemicals. The wine is unfined and unfiltered, aiming for purity and a joyful expression of the grape.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€21
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after a friend, 'Umberta' is considered a feminine grape by the producer.
Fact 02
Fabrizio Iuli considers himself a 'barberista' due to his deep focus on Barbera.
Fact 03
The estate has never used chemicals, adhering to certified organic practices.
Fact 04
This wine is unfined and unfiltered, preserving its natural integrity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Iuli Umberta is produced from 100% Barbera grapes grown on calcareous clay soils at altitudes between 250-350 meters. The vines are approximately 20 years old, with low yields of 1.5 kg per vine. Viticulture is certified organic, with the land farmed by hand and never having seen chemicals. Harvest occurs in early October. Vinification involves fermentation in cement and stainless steel vessels at temperatures below 30°C, using indigenous yeasts. Maceration lasts for three weeks. The wine is aged for 10-11 months in cement, followed by 3 months of bottle aging, with no oak used. The wine is unfined and unfiltered, with minimal SO2 added.
