Vite Colte
Barbera d'Asti Superiore La Luna e I Falò Magnum 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Barbera d'Asti Superiore |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Aging | Maturation in barriques continues for about 12 months during which this Barbera, with its robust structure, further enriches its extractive heritage and evolves into a complex and elegant wine. |
| Year | 2021 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Barbera d'Asti Superiore La Luna e I Falò Magnum 2021 |
| Color | Intense purple red. |
| Perfume | Rich and complex, with clear notes of violets, liquorice and vanilla. |
| Taste | Very fresh, persistent notes of berries, vanilla and coffee. Long, lingering finish. |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Still red from Piedmont, Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG, 14.5% ABV, produced by Vite Colte. 100% Barbera. 1.5L magnum format, 2021 vintage. A wine that embodies the excellence of Barbera, aged for 12 months in barriques to enhance its structure and complexity. Vinification is traditional, with 10 days of maceration at a temperature of 28-30°C, followed by the start of malolactic fermentation. Aged in barriques for approximately 12 months, during which this robust Barbera further enriches its extractive potential and evolves into a complex and elegant wine. Rich and complex, with evident notes of violet, licorice, and vanilla that blend into a deep purple red. On the palate, it is very fresh, with lingering notes of berries, vanilla, and coffee, which extend into a long and persistent finish.
Awards
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2021
90/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2021
3This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2021
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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2021
97/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 2016
- Oenologist: Bruno Cordero
- Bottles produced: 1.200.000
- Hectares: 300
Vite Colte is made up of people who strongly believe in a shared concept of quality, where the responsibility of individuals is an integral part of the final result. Winegrowers, partners, friends. The members of ViteColte are "accomplices" in a project that demands dedication to quality which is every bit as strict as the protocols implemented in its pursuit. Every winegrower is remunerated on the basis of the size of the vineyard and not the quantity of product, in order to obtain the highest level of quality. Read more
| Name | Vite Colte Barbera d'Asti Superiore La Luna e I Falo Magnum 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Barbera d'Asti DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Vite Colte |
| Wine making | Vinification is traditional, with maceration for 10 days at a temperature of 28-30 °C, followed by malolactic fermentation. |
| Aging | Maturation in barriques continues for about 12 months during which this Barbera, with its robust structure, further enriches its extractive heritage and evolves into a complex and elegant wine. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |