Montalbera
Montalbera Barbera d'Asti Superiore Lequilibrio 2021
| Denomination | Barbera d'Asti DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% 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. |
Description
Renewing means keeping up with the times, always questioning, and experiencing modernity with the wisdom and experience of the past. For this reason, the Barbera d'Asti DOCG Lequilibrio is the wine of today and the future, described as a little masterpiece of truly great gustatory persuasiveness.
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Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1983
- Oenologist: Luca Caramellino
- Bottles produced: 550.000
- Hectares: 180
In the Monferrato the vineyards cover six hills, while in the valley there is the cultivation of typical Piedmont hazelnuts. Vineyards vary from 7 to 30 years old, the cultivation form is the low guyot and every cultivation operation is done by hand. 82 hectares are planted in Ruchè, corresponding to 60% of the total name. Other varieties are Barbera d'Asti, Grignolino and Viognier. In the Langhe 15 hectares of vineyards in a single plot, placed at 408 m.s.l and planted in Moscato d'Asti. The roots of the Morando family leave from here.
The Wine Competition of the School of Ethics of Higher Education and Advanced Training "Leonardo" has awarded the Italian Quality Award Il Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG 2019.
The Merano Wine Hunter 2020 has awarded the following wines: Nuda Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG 2016 (Gold Award), Lanfora Grignolino d'Asti 2017 (Red Award) and Nudo Langhe DOC 2018 (Red Award).
The 27th Great International Wine Award MUNDUS VINI 2020 awarded: Lequilibrio Barbera d'Asti DOCG Superiore 2018 (Gold Award).
The International Wine & Spirit Competition awarded: Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato Laccento 2019 with 88 points (Bronze Award), Barbera d'Asti Superiore Lequilibrio 2016 with 91 points (Silver Award), Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nuda 2016 with 90 points (Silver Award).
Luca Gardini awarded Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG La Tradizione 2019 with 95 points.
The following products received the Quality Price Award in Gambero Rosso's Berebene 2024:
- Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG LACCENTO 2022
- Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG LA TRADIZIONE 2022 Read more
| Name | Montalbera Barbera d'Asti Superiore Lequilibrio 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Barbera d'Asti DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% 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 |
