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 | Aged in barriques for approximately 12 months. |
- Name: Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG, 100% Barbera, Piedmont (Asti)
- Ageing: 12 months in barrique for robust structure and elegant complexity
- Aromas: violet, liquorice and vanilla; intense deep purple colour
- Taste: fresh and persistent, wild berries, vanilla and coffee; long finish
- Format and serving: Magnum 1.5 l 2021 vegan, 14.5% vol; 16-18°C, decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barbera d’Asti Superiore La Luna e i Falò by Vite Colte is a still red wine from Piedmont, an authentic expression of Barbera grapes. Its sensory profile is rich and complex, able to maintain a vibrant freshness combined with a robust structure. On the nose, it opens with elegant notes of violet, liquorice and vanilla, introducing a lively sip. On the palate, hints of wild berries, vanilla and coffee emerge, leading the tasting towards a persistent finish. This label is also produced in accordance with vegan certification requirements.
Where it comes from
This Barbera d’Asti Superiore originates in Piedmont, in the prestigious Asti area. The Barbera grapes come from vineyards cultivated with low yields per plant, in order to achieve a high aromatic concentration. The wine is created from a careful blend of grapes from different plots, each characterised by its own microclimate, ensuring a flawless balance between power and aromatic richness. The name is a famous tribute to the work of Cesare Pavese, which indissolubly links the wine to the local culture.
How it is produced
Production begins with a maceration on the skins for about ten days at a controlled temperature, followed by alcoholic and malolactic fermentations. The wine then undergoes a period of ageing in barrels for about twelve months, a crucial phase to consolidate the structure and enrich the aromatic profile. Thanks to this evolution, the wine acquires elegance and an intense purple-red colour, offering a complex and highly enjoyable sip.
History and Curiosities
This Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG originates from the “Superbarbera” Project by Vite Colte, which enhances grapes grown at low yields to emphasise their aromatic intensity. Presented in the prestigious 1.5-litre Magnum format, the wine combines the expressions of various Piedmontese microclimates to achieve a perfect balance between structure and bouquet. The name pays tribute to the work of Cesare Pavese, embodying a philosophy that pairs the study of terroir with a careful organic and sustainable approach, offering an authentic and memorable tasting experience.
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.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- 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 |
| Story | History and Curiosities This Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG originates from the "Superbarbera" Project by Vite Colte, which enhances grapes grown at low yields to emphasise their aromatic intensity. Presented in the prestigious 1.5-litre Magnum format, the wine combines the expressions of various Piedmontese microclimates to achieve a perfect balance between structure and bouquet. The name pays tribute to the work of Cesare Pavese, embodying a philosophy that pairs the study of terroir with a careful organic and sustainable approach, offering an authentic and memorable tasting experience. |
| Origin | Piemonte (Asti) |
| Fermentation temperature | 28-30 °C |
| Fermentation | 10 days |
| Production technique | Traditional vinification with maceration for 10 days at 28-30 °C and initiation of malolactic fermentation; ageing in barriques for approximately 12 months |
| Wine making | Traditional vinification with a 10-day maceration at 28-30 °C, followed by the start of malolactic fermentation; aged in barriques for about 12 months. |
| Aging | Aged in barriques for approximately 12 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |