Red

Cascina Nuova

By Mauro Veglio, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Mauro Veglio Cascina Nuova

A riper, more concentrated Barbera from old vines and low yields on the Cascina Nuova hill, the estate's home site, aged longer in wood; the estate describes it as 'a Barbera with the substance of a Barolo.'

Tasting notes

Intense, almost opaque ruby red. Ample, immediate aromas of plum jam and elderflower, with a lightly spicy finish and hints of candied fruit. Powerful and vigorous on the palate, with excellent balance between concentration and acidity, and persistence and minerality from the age of the vines and the unique soil. Enjoyable immediately, with the potential to age well for years.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbera d'Alba DOC
Grape
Barbera 100%
Cru / vineyard
Cascina Nuova
Production area
On the Cascina Nuova hill, the estate's home site, on land adjacent to the Arborina cru with similar soils; old vines with low yields, selected to strict quality standards.
Soil
Similar to the adjacent Arborina cru.
Vineyard planting
Planted in the early 1960s.
Vinification
Maceration on the skins in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature for about 10 days before pressing; alcoholic fermentation finishes in stainless steel (about 20 days), with malolactic fermentation also at controlled temperature. Towards December the wine moves to small oak barrels, 40% new and 60% second and third passage, for 18 months. After decanting in stainless steel, it is bottled without fining or filtration.
Serving temperature
16-18°C, allowing it to warm and open in the glass.

More from Mauro Veglio