Claudio Mariotto
Colli Tortonesi Barbera Monleale 2021
| Denomination | DOC Colli Tortonesi Barbera |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Aging | At least 12 months in 500-litre barrels, alternating between new and first-use, and at least 6 months in bottle. |
- Name and variety: Colli Tortonesi DOC, 100% Barbera, 2021 harvest
- Aromatic profile: notes of red fruits, ripe plum and spices; bright ruby colour
- Taste characteristics: fresh and savoury on the palate, harmonious balance between aromas and sensations
- Production techniques: 10-12 days maceration; aged for 12 months in 500-litre barrels
- Serving: decant for 1 hour at 16-18°C; ideal with red meats and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Monleale by Claudio Mariotto is a red wine from Piedmont made from Barbera grapes grown in the Colli Tortonesi area. It stands out for its elegant and defined style, capable of expressing a fresh and pleasantly savoury profile. To the eye, it displays a bright ruby colour, while on the nose it releases a bouquet dominated by typical aromas of red fruits, ripe plums and spices. Its balanced structure makes it the ideal accompaniment for red meats, roasts and mature cheeses, enhancing the intense flavours of the dishes.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown on the hills of Sarezzano, at an altitude between 250 and 300 metres. The vineyards, trained using the Guyot system, take root in calcareous-clay soils which give the wine a marked freshness. The agronomic management is environmentally friendly and rejects the use of chemical fertilisers or herbicides. This particularly suitable context, combined with a low yield, ensures optimal ripening of the bunches, allowing the varietal identity of the Barbera to be clearly expressed.
How it is produced
Harvesting takes place at the end of September. The bunches undergo a gentle crushing and destemming, followed by a maceration of about ten to twelve days to ensure optimal extraction. The vinification is carefully managed to maintain the closest correspondence between the aromas and the tasting experience. Ageing continues in barrels, both new and previously used, and concludes with a period of rest in the bottle which enhances its capacity for evolution and expressive consistency.
History and Curiosities
Claudio Mariotto's Monleale is a pure Barbera Colli Tortonesi DOC that originates from the calcareous-clay soils of Sarezzano. Produced through viticulture without chemical products, the 2021 vintage expresses the Piedmontese territory. After careful vinification, twelve months of ageing in 500-litre barrels gives the wine structure and remarkable longevity. This still red wine offers an authentic expression of Barbera, captivating the palate with its pronounced freshness; it is perfect paired with succulent roasts and flavourful cheeses.
Tasting notes
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Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1920
- Oenologist: Claudio Mariotto
- Bottles produced: 150.000
- Hectares: 54
Our vineyards enjoy a favourable microclimate as they are located close to the Apennines overlooking the Po Valley and influenced by the proximity of the sea, which is only 60 km away as the crow flies. We define our method of cultivation as common sense agriculture, without the use of pesticides, with pruning and leafing that respects the vines.
Claudio Mariotto in the early 1990s, together with a few other local winegrowers, believed in an abandoned indigenous vine like Timorasso to produce a great Piedmontese white wine for ageing.
Thanks to his daily life in contact with the vineyard, Claudio decided to give value to his work by bottling the wine he produced. Read more
| Name | Claudio Mariotto Colli Tortonesi Barbera Monleale 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Colli Tortonesi DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Claudio Mariotto |
| Story | History and Curiosities Claudio Mariotto's Monleale is a pure Barbera Colli Tortonesi DOC that originates from the calcareous-clay soils of Sarezzano. Produced through viticulture without chemical products, the 2021 vintage expresses the Piedmontese territory. After careful vinification, twelve months of ageing in 500-litre barrels gives the wine structure and remarkable longevity. This still red wine offers an authentic expression of Barbera, captivating the palate with its pronounced freshness; it is perfect paired with succulent roasts and flavourful cheeses. |
| Origin | Municipality of Sarezzano, between 250 and 300 m a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | Limestone and clay |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Yield per hectare | Circa 70 q/ha |
| Harvest | Late September |
| Fermentation | 10–12 days |
| Production technique | Vineyards cultivated without the use of chemical fertilisers, herbicides or systemic products; meticulous winemaking with gentle and slow crushing and destemming, maceration for 10–12 days and racking. |
| Wine making | Soft and slow crushing and destemming of the grapes, maceration for 10/12 days and racking. |
| Aging | At least 12 months in 500-litre barrels, alternating between new and first-use, and at least 6 months in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |