Barbera d'Alba Carrá 2023

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

€51.50*

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	Originating from 2 vineyards, vines between 25 and 70 years old, near San Sebastiano a Monforte d’Alba with a south-west orientation. characterized by clay and limestone soils, surrounded by an 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

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