Barbera D'Asti La Crena 2022

Description

Still organic red wine made from Barbera d'Asti DOCG, Piedmont, 15% ABV, produced by Vietti, 2022 vintage. A Barbera d'Asti La Crena that expresses the power and elegance of the Barbera grape, grown with passion and respect for the environment. 100% Barbera. Deep and dark on the nose, with notes of blueberry juice, iris, undergrowth, damp earth, cinchona, a hint of licorice, and sweet tobacco. Deep ruby red. Rich and full-bodied on the palate, the freshness and smoothness of these harmonious components combine beautifully. Round tannins and a long, fruity finish.

Details

Perfume

Deep and dark on the nose with blueberry juice, iris, underbrush, damp earth, cinchona, liquorice wheel and sweet tobacco.

Color

Dense ruby.

Taste

Taste of great depth, rich, played on the freshness and softness of the well-blended components. Round tannins and long fruity persistence.

Serve at:

16 - 18 °C.

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Producer

Producer

Vietti

From this winery

• Start up year: 1873
• Oenologist: Eugenio Palumbo
• Bottles produced: 600.000
• Hectares: 75

The place where the vision of wine and the vineyard is an expression of the intelligence of the hands. Preserving the craftsmanship that is essential of wine and its production. Cultivating sustainability in the supply chain and in every aspect of our project that looks towards the future. We work for quality standards with no compromises, in search of a renewed balance, harvest after harvest. Only in this way can we obtain an identity-based wine capable of withstanding the test of time.

We train our expertise and winemakers’ sensitivity, while looking after every detail. That’s the style that makes our winery stand out.

We have always opted for the most natural and artisanal processing techniques. This commitment stems from continuous observation, patient waiting, and from the respect for the natural cycle followed by our plants. We know every vineyard, observe each of them in their unique growing season, and respect them.

We respect our land, the techniques, and the ancient knowledge that, along with continuous training, make our wine unique. We take care of the work that we do, aligned with the values of respect, inclusivity, fairness, and social well-being.

This is part of our philosophy and approach because what makes our wine great is the complete respect towards our territory. While working, we aim to reduce the interventions on the vineyard, and we use natural resources with care and consideration. Read more

Piedmont

Technical Sheet

Name	Vietti Barbera D'Asti La Crena 2022
Type	Red organic still
Denomination	Barbera d'Asti DOCG
Vintage	2022
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	15.0% by volume
Grape varieties	100% Barbera
Country	Italy
Region	Piedmont
Vendor	Vietti
Origin	The La Crena vineyard is located in the commune of Agliano Terme
Climate	Exposure: South.
Soil composition	Loamy-clay soil.
Cultivation system	Guyot
Plants per hectare	4800
Wine making	Pre-fermentation cold maceration. Alcoholic fermentation for about 2 weeks in open stainless steel vats with mechanical punching-down and several repassings. Alcoholic fermentation is followed by post-fermentation maceration with the skins.
Aging	The wine is then drawn off and transferred to barriques for malolactic fermentation. Ageing, lasting about 18 months, is divided between steel, barriques and barrels.
Allergens	Contains sulphites