Barberani
Barberani Orvieto Classico Superiore Calcaia Muffa Nobile 0.5L 2019
Other years:
2018| Denomination | Orvieto DOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 11.5% by volume |
| Area | Umbria (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 40% Grechetto, 20% Trebbiano Toscano, 20% Verdello |
| Other years | 2018 |
Description
On autumn mornings, the Calcaia vineyards are surrounded by a thick fog. The grapes, in this particular micro-climate condition, are gradually affected by a particular rot, the “Botrytis Cinerea”. This microscopic fungus, that is usually harmful, transforms itself into the amazing Noble Rot only if certain fundamental weather occurrences take places: alternating humid mornings and sunny ventilated evenings. This Rot, tends to progressively dehydrate the grapes, concentrating sugar and acidity. The “Botrytis Cinerea” enriches and exalts the complexity of the wine, giving unique and unmistakable aromatic and tasting notes. The Botritys Cinerea operates in different time on every different grape and vine.The harvesters are trained to pick only the grapes that have the “rotten” effect, leaving on the vines those grapes that are not ready. For this reason we need almost five or six different harvests, during November and December, to complete the crop. The musts that we obtain are very rich, perfumed and concentrated. The fermentation is slow and constant for a long period of time and stops naturally.The first official vintage was 1986 although the experimentation started in the late seventies, guided by the hand and passion of Luigi Barberani.
Awards
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2019
93/100
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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2019
94/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2019
91/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C.
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
- Start up year: 1961
- Oenologist: Niccolò Barberani, Maurizio Castelli
- Bottles produced: 250.000
- Hectares: 60
A unique and intoxicating nectar, born from the passion of Luigi and Giovanna Barberani.
Indeed, it is since 1961 that the Barberani family has been renewing the ancient ritual of the grape harvest with skilful hands, transforming the grapes into a symphony of aromas and flavours with total respect for the local terroir and tradition.
Finally, it is a story of passion rooted in the past. It traces the future of Umbrian agriculture in a timeless journey through love and devotion handed down from generation to generation. Read more
| Name | Barberani Orvieto Classico Superiore Calcaia Muffa Nobile 0.5L 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic dessert wine from grapes with noble rot dessert wine |
| Denomination | Orvieto DOC |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 11.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 40% Grechetto, 20% Trebbiano Toscano, 20% Verdello |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Umbria |
| Vendor | Barberani |
| Origin | Orvieto (TR) |
| Climate | Altitude: 200-300 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South-West. |
| Soil composition | Sedimentary, with the presence of marine fossils, pebbles and calcareous agglomerations. |
| Cultivation system | Double Guyot. |
| Plants per hectare | 4500 |
| Yield per hectare | About 30 q. |
| Harvest | October-December, 100% manual. |
| Fermentation temperature | 15-20 °C |
| Fermentation | 20 days. |
| Production technique | Agriculture: biodynamic inspired. In our vineyards we do not use herbicides. We don't use pesticides. The fertilizations are carried out with biodynamic preparations, shredded pruning and green manure of grasses and legumes. |
| Wine making | Fermentation with autochthonous yeasts, in steel for 20 days. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |
