COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Barbera
PRODUCER
Cantine Volpi
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Volpi Cantine Tortona 2021 is a 100% Barbera from the Colli Tortonesi DOC in Piedmont, Italy. Cantine Volpi, a family winery established in 1914, brings five generations of experience to this wine. The winery is recognized for its innovative approach, including early adoption of organic winemaking and the introduction of specific regional appellations. The Colli Tortonesi region, characterized by its hilly terrain, offers a conducive environment for viticulture. The 2021 vintage's complexity is attributed to its aging regimen.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Five generations of winemaking history.
Fact 02
Pioneered organic wines in the late 1990s.
Fact 03
Launched the Cortese Frizzante DOC Colli Tortonesi in 1974.
Fact 04
Located in the hilly landscape of Tortona, Piedmont.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Volpi Cantine Tortona 2021 is produced from 100% Barbera grapes. Following harvest, the wine undergoes fermentation, with details on vessel and temperature control not specified. A key aspect of its production is the extended aging period: six months in oak barrels, followed by thirteen months of bottle aging. This process is designed to develop the wine's complexity and character. Cantine Volpi's approach emphasizes continuous research and development, with a history of pioneering organic viticulture and regional wine initiatives.
