Montalbera
Barbera d'Asti Superiore Lequilibrio 2022
| Denomination | Barbera d'Asti DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Aging | From 15 to 18 months in barriques, tonneaux and large barrels. The wood strictly comes from the French Allier region. Maturation in stainless steel tanks for 1 month and subsequent ageing in the bottle for at least 6 to 8 months positioned horizontally. This wine has a longevity of over 10 years. |
| Year | 2022 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Barbera d'Asti Superiore Lequilibrio 2022 |
| Color | Deep ruby red. |
| Perfume | Flavours of red berries jam, raspberry and blackcurrant interchange with dark chocolate and underwood hints. |
| Taste | Persistent and soft, embracing and harmonious tannic structure, and a good and balanced acidity typical of Barbera. |
| Pairings | Ideal for the whole meal. It pairs well with typical Italian Christmas dishes. |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Still red from Piedmont, Barbera d'Asti Superiore, 14.5% ABV, produced by Montalbera. Vintage 2022. A wine that embodies the excellence of Barbera, aged for 15-18 months in barriques, tonneaux, and large barrels for perfect balance. Red berry jam, raspberry, and currant notes blend with bitter chocolate and undergrowth, creating a complex and enveloping bouquet. The palate is long and smooth, with harmonious tannins and the crisp acidity typical of Barbera. A wine that promises a long evolution, ideal for pairing with red meats and aged cheeses.
Awards
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2022
90/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
2One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 2002
- Oenologist: Nino Falcone
- Bottles produced: 650.000
- Hectares: 130
In the mid-1980s, the Morando family began expanding their property by purchasing land in adjacent territories and planting it with new grapevines, prevalently Ruchè; they continue to grow their landholdings. Today, a continuous stretch of vineyard-covered land encircles the winery. The vineyards are planted entirely on hillsides, giving the vines different expositions and soil, from clay to limestone.
A unique aspect that has always distinguished Montalbera in the Piedmontese winemaking landscape is that the winery sits astride two of the region’s most important winemaking zones: the Monferrato and the Langhe. Read more
| Name | Montalbera Barbera d'Asti Superiore Lequilibrio 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Barbera d'Asti DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Montalbera |
| Origin | Castagnole Monferrato (Asti). |
| Cultivation system | Guyot. |
| Wine making | Traditional in red, with the marc remaining in contact with the must for no less than 12 days. |
| Aging | From 15 to 18 months in barriques, tonneaux and large barrels. The wood strictly comes from the French Allier region. Maturation in stainless steel tanks for 1 month and subsequent ageing in the bottle for at least 6 to 8 months positioned horizontally. This wine has a longevity of over 10 years. |
| Total acidity | 4.6 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 3.0 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 32.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |