Vietti Barbera d’Asti La Crena DOCG 2018 750ml

RP-93, JS-93

S$88.00

The Vietti 2018 Barbera d’Asti La Crena sees its fruit sourced from very old vines with some of the plants approaching the 100-year-old mark. This is a rich and darkly concentrated wine with a lovely bouquet that is lifted and bright. The wine reveals dark cherry fruit, raw blackberry and plum. That opulent, old-vine fruit drowns out much of the acidic sharpness of the grape. Some 10,000 bottles were crafted.

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Other Vintage:

2018

Other Volume:

750ml

Source: June 2021 Week 3, The Wine Advocate, The Wine Advocate; Issue Date: 17th Jun 2021, (RP-93)

The Vietti 2018 Barbera d’Asti La Crena sees its fruit sourced from very old vines with some of the plants approaching the 100-year-old mark. This is a rich and darkly concentrated wine with a lovely bouquet that is lifted and bright. The wine reveals dark cherry fruit, raw blackberry and plum. That opulent, old-vine fruit drowns out much of the acidic sharpness of the grape. Some 10,000 bottles were crafted.

Drink Date: 2021 – 2032

Source: jamessuckling.com. Issue Date: November 7, 2019 (JS-93)

This is a very impressive nose indeed for a Barbera, dripping in smoke, dried lavender, licorice, elderberries and herbal liqueur. Despite the exuberant initial impression, the palate is polished and suave, casting a web of neatly arranged tannins amidst plush dark fruit. Drink from 2023.

Source: Winemaker,

Designation: Barbera d’Asti D.O.C.G.

Grapes: 100% Barbera

Winemaking: The La 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.

The 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

Aging: Barriques, big oak vats and steel tanks for approximately 18 months.

Description: 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.

Food Pairings: Hearty stews, seasoned pasta and poultry with rich sauces, game, roasted red meats and hearty cheeses.

Product Type

Red Wine

Brand

Vietti

Vintage

2018

Volume

750ml

Country

Italy

Region

Piedmont IT

Appellation

Grape

Barbera

Maturity

Drink Now or Keep

Expert Rating

RP-93, JS-93

Sweetness

Dry

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