Montalbera
Barbera d'Asti Superiore Lequilibrio 2023
| Denomination | DOCG Barbera d'Asti Superiore |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Aging | Aged for 15-18 months in a combination of barriques, tonneaux and large casks made from French Allier oak, followed by 1 month in stainless steel tanks and at least 6-8 months in bottle (stored horizontally). |
- Name and grape: Barbera d’Asti DOCG Superiore 2023 made from Barbera grapes
- Aged in wood: 15–18 months in a mix of barriques, tonneaux and large Allier oak barrels
- Aroma: notes of raspberry jam, blackcurrant, dark chocolate and undergrowth
- Harmonious taste: persistent, with balanced tannins and the typical acidity of Barbera
- Recommended pairings: pairs well with red meats and mature cheeses; decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Lequilibrio by Montalbera is a still red wine from Piedmont that expresses the essence of Barbera d’Asti Superiore, the result of traditional vinification and ageing in wood. The bouquet combines red berry jam, raspberry and blackcurrant with elegant notes of dark chocolate and undergrowth. On the palate, it offers a long and smooth sip, characterised by a harmonious tannic structure and the balanced acidity typical of Barbera grapes. This profile makes it the ideal companion to enhance red meats and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from Piedmont, specifically from the areas of Castagnole Monferrato and Montemagno. In these regions, historically suited to Barbera, the vines are cultivated using the Guyot training system with low yields, maintaining few buds per cane. This targeted vineyard management ensures concentrated fruit, capable of imparting a pronounced territorial identity to the glass, combining aromatic intensity with a natural structural freshness.
How it is produced
Production involves a traditional red vinification with maceration on the skins for at least twelve days. Ageing continues for around fifteen to eighteen months in a blend of barriques, tonneaux and large casks made from Allier French oak. After developing its aromatic profile, the wine rests for a month in stainless steel tanks and completes its maturation with a period of bottle ageing to finish its evolution.
Awards
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2023
96/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2023
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2002
- Oenologist: Nino Falcone
- Bottles produced: 650.000
- Hectares: 130
In the mid-1980s, the Morando family began expanding their property by purchasing land in adjacent territories and planting it with new grapevines, prevalently Ruchè; they continue to grow their landholdings. Today, a continuous stretch of vineyard-covered land encircles the winery. The vineyards are planted entirely on hillsides, giving the vines different expositions and soil, from clay to limestone.
A unique aspect that has always distinguished Montalbera in the Piedmontese winemaking landscape is that the winery sits astride two of the region’s most important winemaking zones: the Monferrato and the Langhe. Read more
| Name | Montalbera Barbera d'Asti Superiore Lequilibrio 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barbera d'Asti DOCG |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Montalbera |
| Origin | Castagnole Monferrato, Montemagno (Piemonte) |
| Cultivation system | Low-trained Guyot with 8-9 buds |
| Fermentation | Skins left in contact with the must for a period of no less than 12 days |
| Production technique | Traditional red winemaking |
| Wine making | Vinificazione tradizionale in rosso, con permanenza delle vinacce a contatto con il mosto per un periodo non inferiore a 12 giorni. |
| Aging | Aged for 15 8 months in a combination of barriques, tonneaux and large casks made from French Allier oak, followed by 1 month in stainless steel tanks and at least 6-8 months in bottle (stored horizontally). |
| Total acidity | 4.6 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 3.0 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 32.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |