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The vintage began with a mild and a long winter with littlerainfall. Budding started in early April, followed by somenight frosts. The month ended with temperatures below theaverage and well distributed rainfall. May was characterizedby cool temperatures and frequent rains. June and July werehot and with little rainfall. The development of the vineyardwas delayed compared to 2020. In August there were noheat waves. The harvest began on 29th August with the firstparcel of Alta Langa and continued at a regular pace alongwith all the other grapes. Yields per hectare were below theaverage. The grapes were healthy and with perfect ripeningparameters and surprisingly balanced in acidity.
Vintage: 2021
Winemaker: Paolo Giacosa
Grapes: 100% Barbera
Growing Area: Monferrato area in the Asti Province nearby Nizza Monferrato
Alcohol: 13,50 % by volume
Food: It pairs with pasta, risotto, roasted meats, cheese, salami and typical Bagna Cauda.
Young Aged
Light Bodied
Sweet Dry
Steel Oak
Colour: Deep ruby red with typical purple hues.
Nose: Wide, elegant, fresh, rich in scent of small red fruits, violet and ripe grapes with very pleasant hint of spices.
Palate: Fine, fresh, medium to full body, very well-balanced with silky acidity and long spiced finish.
Serving: 15 - 18 °C
Cellaring: 4 - 6 years
Exposure: S, SW
Vines age: 15 - 30 years
Soil: Sandy - loamy
Yield: 9000 kg/ha
Harvests: 100% hand-harvested
Training system: Guyot
Farming practices: Sustainable viticulture
PRE-FERMENTATION PROCEDURES: Grape bunches are hand-sorted on a vibrating table and chilled with carbonic snow to avoid oxidation and reduce considerably the use of sulphur. After destemming, berries are hand-sorted on a second vibrating table and finally softly crushed.
This process is “100% screw conveyor free” to handle grapes as gently as possible.
FERMENTATION PROCESS: The must is cooled to preserve its best characters before fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature. The maceration is medium acting using délestage for over 18 days.
OAK REFINEMENT: The ageing of 14 months is made in medium size oak casks (2500-4000 litres).
CRUVA BARBERA D’ASTI is a contemporary traditional Barbera surprising for its very well-balance body and silky acidity.
Thanks to the soil and a meticulous execution, this wine provides a spicy enjoyment easily pairing a wide range of dishes.
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