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Barbera d'Alba Carrá 2023
Cascina Penna-Currado
Robust barbera, intense nose with black fruit, spiciness and balsamic notes. Full and powerful in the mouth with fresh minerality, soft tannin, and a persistent aftertaste.
Perfect with hearty (game) dishes, stews and matured cheeses.
Appellation
Langhe Nebbiolo
Grape variety
barbera
Style
Powerful & Robust
Format
750 ml
Available
€53.95
The winemaker
| Winemaker | Country | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Cascina Penna-Currado | Italy | Piemonte |
About the winemaker
Luca Currado Vietti is a living winemaking legend from Piedmont. For generations, the Vietti family has been one of the most important winemaking families in the Langhe region. After his education, Luca gained experience as a winemaker at renowned wineries in Bordeaux and California. He then succeeded his father Alfredo Currado and was responsible for vinification on the family estate in Piedmont for 35 years. Elena was responsible for international distribution there and not long afterwards started Elena Spirits, a line of high-quality craft spirits (gin) and fortified wine (vermouth).
Vineyard management
Traditional
Details
| Vineyard | Vineyard located near the village of San Sebastiano a Monforte d’Alba, planted in 1961, grafted onto the rare Rupestris rootstock, soil characterized by clay and limestone soils, surrounded by exceptionally rich biodiversity. |
|---|---|
| Vinification | After a cold skin maceration of 7 days, traditional spontaneous fermentation follows for 15 days, followed by a few days of maceration for extra extraction and spontaneous malolactic fermentation. The wine matures for about 12 months in large wooden barrels. |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Ageing potential | up to 8 years or more after harvest |
| Alcohol percentage | 14% |
| Closure | Natural cork |
