Barbera d'Asti L'Avvocata 2024

Description

Barbera d'Asti L'Avvocata is a still red wine produced in the Coppo winery, with a controlled and guaranteed designation of origin. It is made in the Piedmont region, in the southern Asti area, in the municipality of Canelli. The name derives from the first owner of the vineyards, a lawyer. The history of Barbera d'Asti is extremely ancient, with historical references to it appearing as early as the 17th century. Subsequently, in 1798, it was officially included in the list of Piedmontese grape varieties when the first Ampelography was created by Count Nuvolone of the Agricultural Society of Turin. Barbera d'Asti L'Avvocata is produced only using grapes from 100% Barbera vines. They are grown in a low-lying hilly area—in fact, it ranges between 150 and 400 meters above sea level. The exposure is south-southwest, while the climate is generally temperate, sometimes warm-temperate. It is not very windy, and average annual rainfall is about 700 millimeters. The soil is characterized by a calcareous marl composition. The grapes used to make this wine have a very intense blue color, a juicy consistency, and a rather acidic flavor. The wine is aged in large oak barrels to mellow its flavor.

Details

Perfume

Intense and vinous on the nose with sensations of red flowers, geraniums, pomegranate juice, cherry and black cherry. It closes with hints of dark spices, cinchona and rhubarb.

Color

Purple red.

Taste

Very fresh, almost acidulous on the palate. It has good flavour, subtle tannins and discreet persistence.

Serve at:

14 -16 °C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Coppo

From this winery

• Start up year: 1892
• Oenologist: Guglielmo Grasso
• Bottles produced: 420.000
• Hectares: 56

The history of Coppo winery is inextricably wound with the wine history of Piedmont. Moreover, it is closely linked to the development of the city of Canelli, known as the capital of Italian sparkling wine and one of Italy’s most important viticultural centres today.

Coppo’s history is one of tradition and bold vision for the future, of sacrifice and innovation. It is a story of the unconditional love that Coppo has for their vines’ origins, for varieties that have always been cultivated in Piedmont, and for old family traditions.

The origins of the winery date back to 1892. For over 120 years, the family has remained the sole owner. Since the beginning, the Coppo family has managed estate vineyards and bottled their wine under the name of Coppo, making it one of the oldest family-run wineries in all of Italy.

In fact, in 2012, the Chamber of Commerce added the winery to the national register of historical businesses, highlighting its uninterrupted activity for over a century in the sector. Read more

Piedmont

Technical Sheet

Name	Coppo Barbera d'Asti L'Avvocata 2024
Type	Red still
Denomination	Barbera d'Asti DOCG
Vintage	2024
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	14.0% by volume
Grape varieties	100% Barbera
Country	Italy
Region	Piedmont
Vendor	Coppo
Origin	Canelli (Asti)
Climate	Altitude: 200-250 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South and South-West.
Soil composition	Clayey-calcareous marls with silt.
Cultivation system	Guyot
Plants per hectare	4,000-5,000
Harvest	By hand, with 20 kg crates and selection in the vineyard of the healthiest and ripest grapes.
Wine making	Maceration in contact with the skins with short, gentle pump-overs. Malolactic fermentation is fully carried out.
Aging	In stainless steel vats.
Total acidity	5.76 gr/L
PH	3.51
Allergens	Contains sulphites