Barbera d'Asti La Crena 2021 | 0,75l | Vietti
Vietti's Barbera d'Asti La Crena 2021, sourced from historic vines in the namesake vineyard, reflects a unique terroir and artisanal care. Aged in barriques and large barrels, this Barbera showcases elegance and fullness, making it ideal for pairing with rich and structured dishes.
Vintage
2021
Appellation
Barbera d'Asti DOCG
Grape variety
100% Barbera
Alcohol
15%
Bottle size
0.75l
Serve at
16/18 °C
Info
Contains Sulphites - Product of Italy
Tasting notes
Barbera d'Asti 2021 presents itself with an intense ruby red color. On the nose, aromas of ripe and concentrated fruit are perceived, among which red blackberry and cherry stand out, enriched by elegant spicy notes. On the palate, the wine reveals a decisive character, with a well-balanced structure that expresses fullness and a harmonious and persistent finish.
Pairings
Perfect with stews, pasta, game, roast red meats and mature cheeses.
Why we like it
The 2021 vintage of this Barbera d'Asti comes from the "La Crena" vineyard, located in the municipality of Agliano Terme, with a density of 4,800 plants per hectare, grown using the Guyot system. The oldest part of this vineyard dates back to 1932 and is planted on silt-clay soil with southern exposure. The vinification involves an alcoholic fermentation of about two weeks in open steel vats, with the use of mechanical fungature, "délestage" and frequent pumping over. Once the alcoholic fermentation is complete, a post-fermentation maceration with the skins follows, before being transferred to barriques for malolactic fermentation. Aging takes place for about 18 months, distributed between barriques, large barrels and steel, helping to give the 2021 vintage wine its complexity and finesse.
