Barberani
Orvieto Classico Superiore Luigi e Giovanna 2021
| Denomination | Orvieto DOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Umbria (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Grechetto, 10% Trebbiano Toscano |
| Aging | 1 year in cask. |
| Year | 2021 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Orvieto Classico Superiore Luigi e Giovanna 2021 |
| Color | Deep straw yellow. |
| Perfume | Fruity, tropical, elegant and enveloping. |
| Taste | Harmoniously complex and pleasantly drinkable. |
| Pairings | Optimal with complex first dishes, crustaceans, fish, mixed fried food and white meats. |
| Region | Umbria |
| Country | Italy |
Description
The Umbrian Orvieto Superiore Luigi e Giovanna is a still white wine with a Controlled Designation of Origin (DOC). An organic wine produced from a blend of Grechetto (80%) and Trebbiano Giallo (20%). This white wine is the fruit of vines planted in the hilly area overlooking Lake Corbara and crossed by the Tiber. The vines are trained using the Guyot system on volcanic soil with a calcareous-clayey composition and rich in sediments, which provide the grapes with important mineral nutrients. The vineyards enjoy an ideal microclimate; in autumn, in fact, they are mostly covered in fog, but thanks to their position, this is swept away by gusts of fresh air. The Luigi e Giovanna Orvieto Superiore from the Barberani winery reflects the most ancient winemaking tradition of the Umbrian region. The grapes are hand-picked and placed in crates. The harvest takes place in mid-September, after carefully selecting the bunches. The vinification process then begins, beginning with a 24-hour maceration on the skins at a temperature close to freezing. This is followed by a gentle pressing, and the various musts are cooled in stainless steel tanks. The entire alcoholic fermentation process is carried out with indigenous, self-produced yeasts and at controlled temperatures ranging from 15°C to 18°C. Fermentation takes place for 6 months in 28-hectoliter French oak barrels. Subsequently, still in French barrels, the malolactic fermentation takes place. This is followed by bottling. Before being released for sale, however, the wine must age in the bottle for another year. The result is an intense wine product, a structured, elegant, and savory wine.
Awards
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2021
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
92/100
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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2021
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
08 - 10 °C.
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Pairings
- 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 Luigi e Giovanna 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still |
| Denomination | Orvieto DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Grechetto, 10% Trebbiano Toscano |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Umbria |
| Vendor | Barberani |
| Origin | Orvieto (Terni). |
| Harvest | By hand. |
| Aging | 1 year in cask. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |