{"title":"Barbera","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarbera is a vibrant red grape from Piedmont, Italy, known for its bright acidity, juicy fruit and naturally low tannins. It produces fresh, food-friendly wines with flavours of ripe cherry, blackberry, plum and spice, while oak ageing can add greater depth, structure and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vietti-barbera-dasti-la-crena-docg-2020-750ml","title":"Vietti Barbera d'Asti La Crena DOCG 2020 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2020 Vietti Barbera d’Asti La Crena shows the hallmark lift and brightness of Asti Barbera but with serious structure and depth. With fruit from nearly century-old vines, this vintage brings a mix of candied dark berries, chocolate, and spice, supported by fresh acidity and broad yet soft tannins. It's a bit more intense and toasty than the 2021, leaning slightly more into richness and oak integration. Drink now with decanting or cellar through the next decade to let its complexity evolve.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jul 3, 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes of candied dark berries, chocolate, toasted spices and burnt orange peel. Full-bodied and intense with a toasty, chocolaty character. The succulent fruit is carried on a bed of broad but soft tannins. Lingering finish. Drink or hold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 92\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: \u003cspan\u003eAug 24, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2023-2035\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarbera from Asti is noticeably different from Barbera from Alba. You will recognize Asti for the brighter aromas, the tart fruit flavors and the freshness. The Vietti 2020 Barbera d'Asti La Crena makes this point with lifted aromas of sour cherry, unripe plum and pomegranate seed. The wine remains juicy and very fruit-forward, but the high tones are given more prominence here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eI tasted these wines with Luca Currado and Elena Penna at the Vietti winery just a short time before I would learn that they were leaving for good. The couple sold Vietti to American entrepreneur Kyle Krause in 2016. That historic sale would mark a milestone for the Barolo appellation that has appreciated in value almost exponentially since then, driving wine, grape and land prices through the roof. Luca and Elena stayed on these past years to ensure continuity in winemaking, but that handover phase finally came to an end this past winter. The couple was nice enough to call me and assure me that they were ready to leave and feel that Vietti is in very good hands. In fact, they leave an outstanding portfolio of wines, counting eight Barolos, including one new Barolo Riserva reviewed here. Elena Penna is now focused on making a popular Vermouth di Torino, and Luca Currado plants to continue in wine as a consultant. The couple still lives in their house above the winery. On a personal note, I will miss them dearly. Luca and Elena are some of my favorite people in Italian wine, and I look forward to their next moves. I send them my warmest regards.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVietti.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesignation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Barbera d'Asti D.O.C.G. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100% Barbera \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Crena vineyard is located near the village of Agliano Terme, in a south-facing exposure, with a total surface of about 6 hectares. The grapevines are planted, using the Guyot trellis system, at an average density of 4.800 plants. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes were, after a short period of cold-maceration, fermented in stainless steel tanks for about two weeks. During this period a lot of mechanical punching downs, d?lestage and many open-air pumping overs have been executed. After this, the wine macerates for another week on its skins and is then racked to oak barrels for malolactic fermentation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e: Barriques, big oak vats and steel tanks for approximately 18 months. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: Intense, deep ruby color. Pronounced concentrated aroma of ripe raspberry and red cherry fruit, combined with spicy and mineral notes and a touch of vanilla and toast. Full bodied on the palate, quite rich, with lush fruit that is well balanced with the acidity, good integration of oak and a long lingering aftertaste. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hearty stews, seasoned pasta and poultry with rich sauces, game, roasted red meats and hearty cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39974738657344,"sku":"RDIT20203615","price":88.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/vietti-barbera-dasti-la-crena-docg-750ml.jpg?v=1755159359"},{"product_id":"vietti-barbera-dasti-tre-vigne-doc-2021-750ml","title":"Vietti Barbera d'Asti Tre Vigne DOC 2021 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2021 Vietti Barbera d’Asti is an easy-drinking, crowd-pleasing red with just enough complexity to keep things interesting. You get ripe wild berries, a touch of chocolate and hazelnut, and a juicy cherry core all wrapped in soft, dusty tannins. It’s medium-bodied with lively acidity—classic Barbera—making it super versatile at the table. Aged in a mix of barriques, large barrels, and steel, it’s polished but still fresh and honest. Great value and ready to go now.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 91\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Aug 7, 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis shows notes of chocolate and hazelnuts with ripe wild berries and sweet spice undertones. Medium- to full-bodied with dusty tannins and a bitter chocolate character. Tense with a fruity finish. Drink now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVietti.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesignation: Barbera d’Asti D.O.C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes: Barbera 100%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are sourced from the La Crena vineyards in Agliano Terme and from several other villages in the hills around Asti. Average density is 4,500 plants per hectare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking: the process starts with a pre-fermentation cold maceration, followed by an alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel for approximately 2 weeks, with frequent daily pumping over and délèstage operations. Subsequent post-fermentation maceration on the skins. After racking the wine is moved into barriques for malolactic fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgeing: barriques, big barrels and steel tanks for approximately 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription: ruby red color with mineral and vanilla notes. Medium-bodied, dry wine with a crisp acidity (perfect for the whole meal) and soft tannins. This Barbera is very well balanced, with a good complexity and a red cherry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39974740230208,"sku":"RDIT20213658","price":56.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/vietti-barbera-dasti-tre-vigne-750ml.jpg?v=1755159160"},{"product_id":"vietti-barbera-dasti-la-crena-docg-2021-750ml","title":"Vietti Barbera d'Asti La Crena DOCG 2021 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2021 Vietti Barbera d’Asti La Crena is a bold, polished red with serious pedigree. From vines planted in 1932, this single-vineyard Barbera brings impressive depth, juicy cherry and raspberry fruit, and savory layers of spice, mineral, and a hint of licorice. It’s fuller-bodied than their classic Barbera, with more oak structure and aging potential. The 18-month élevage in a mix of oak and steel adds polish without muting its vibrant acidity. Still young, but already drinking well with decanting—and built to evolve.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3);\"\u003eD 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePublished: Jun 6, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2024-2032\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough best known for its Barolos, Vietti (now part of the US Krause Group) also releases a number of different Barberas. La Crena is from a 6ha site near the commune of Agliano Terme in the Nizza area. The vineyard, purchased in 1995, was planted in 1932. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel and the wine then spends 18 months in a combination of steel, large casks and barriques before bottling. Stephen Brook: Opulent nose, with dark fruits tempered with some stylish oak. Suave and juicy, fine texture, balanced by firm acidity, which gives some spice and flair to the finish. Vincenzo Arnese: Candied aromas of Morello cherry and wild strawberry, very expressive. Bold palate with robust tannins; time will smooth it, yet quite rich and pleasant. Sara Bachiorri: Cherry and juniper berry nose. Nice concentration, with intense Maraschino flavours and a touch of liquorice stick.\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 15.00%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Medium\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 100% Barbera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: \u003cspan\u003eApr 4, 2024\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2024-2035\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe certified organic Vietti 2021 Barbera d'Asti La Crena shows a very good sense of balance with sweet and savory sides that transcend the bouquet. It starts off with redcurrant, a lightly floral note, rose hip and Amarena cherry. In fact, that sour cherry note continues to the palate, giving this wine a bright, red fruit quality that works with the darker side the Barbera grape. The vines for this wine were planted in 1932, with more planting to follow in 1935. Production is 18,305 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVietti has access to Nebbiolo from 10 MGA sites to make the various wines in its ample portfolio. We also have a new wine to celebrate—the 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà—that knocks it out of the ballpark with its inaugural release.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVietti.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesignation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Barbera d'Asti D.O.C.G. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100% Barbera \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Crena vineyard is located near the village of Agliano Terme, in a south-facing exposure, with a total surface of about 6 hectares. The grapevines are planted, using the Guyot trellis system, at an average density of 4.800 plants. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes were, after a short period of cold-maceration, fermented in stainless steel tanks for about two weeks. 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Full bodied on the palate, quite rich, with lush fruit that is well balanced with the acidity, good integration of oak and a long lingering aftertaste. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hearty stews, seasoned pasta and poultry with rich sauces, game, roasted red meats and hearty cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40419121627200,"sku":"RDIT20213674","price":88.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/vietti-barbera-dasti-la-crena-docg-750ml.jpg?v=1755159359"},{"product_id":"vietti-barbera-dasti-la-crena-docg-2022-750ml","title":"Vietti Barbera d'Asti La Crena DOCG 2022 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVietti Barbera d'Asti La Crena DOCG 2022 is a premium single-vineyard Barbera from the renowned La Crena vineyard in Agliano Terme, Piedmont. Crafted from 100% Barbera, this award-winning Italian red showcases the depth and structure that distinguish Barbera d'Asti, with ripe dark fruit, savoury complexity and vibrant acidity. Aged for 18 months in oak and stainless steel, the 2022 vintage delivers remarkable balance, richness and excellent ageing potential. The wine opens with concentrated aromas of ripe raspberry, red cherry and blackberry, layered with notes of dark chocolate, spice, vanilla, toast and earthy minerality. Full-bodied yet fresh, it offers plush fruit, refined oak integration and lively acidity, finishing long with impressive depth and elegance. This versatile Barbera pairs beautifully with hearty pasta dishes, roasted meats, game, rich poultry and aged cheeses.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: \u003cspan\u003eJan 31, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vineyard site has grown from the six original hectares of vines to 10 hectares today thanks to the recent acquisition of a neighboring parcel. With full southern exposures, the vines were planted in three installments, with the oldest planted in 1932.” The Vietti 2022 Barbera d'Asti La Crena offers earthy notes, dark fruit, bitter chocolate and spicy notes that are typical of the Asti area. The Alba area tends to be produce more sweet fruit-driven wines, whereas this wine is savory and root-driven. The vines are planted in loose, sandy soils with little water retention. Because the plants suffer more, you get more structural heft and darkness as a result. It works for me.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivino | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3);\"\u003eVivino 4.1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich ruby purple color with concentrated ripe aromas of red raspberry and cherry with a touch of vanilla, toast and spice. On the richer side of Barbera with lush fruit, well balanced acidity, good integration of oak and a long lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVietti.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesignation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Barbera d'Asti D.O.C.G. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100% Barbera \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Crena vineyard is located near the village of Agliano Terme, in a south-facing exposure, with a total surface of about 6 hectares. The grapevines are planted, using the Guyot trellis system, at an average density of 4.800 plants. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes were, after a short period of cold-maceration, fermented in stainless steel tanks for about two weeks. 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