Red

La Luna e i Falò

By Vite Colte, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Vite Colte La Luna e i Falò

A well structured Barbera d'Asti Superiore from the estate's Superbarbera project, blended from over 60 hectares and aged 12 months in barriques.

Tasting notes

Colour: deep ruby red. Bouquet: rich and deep, with a complex balance of violet, liquorice and vanilla notes. Palate: crisp and dry, with a subtle background of vanilla and wild berries, carrying through to a lingering finish.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbera d'Asti DOCG Superiore
Grape
Barbera 100%
Production area
Monferrato Astigiano
Vineyard planting
Over 60 hectares of vineyards, carefully selected and managed for low yields, participate in the estate's Superbarbera project.
Vinification
Grapes from vineyards with slightly different soils and microclimates are blended for balance. Traditional vinification, with 10 days' maceration at 20-30 degrees C, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine ages about 12 months in barriques (33% new French oak).

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