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Vietti Barbera d'Asti La Crena

Name: Vietti Barbera d'Asti La Crena
Brand: Vietti
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.5 (0 reviews)

Italy, Piemonte

Red wine

4.5

Expert Rating

4.2

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

ietti Barbera d'Asti La Crena is an exceptional Italian wine crafted by the prestigious Vietti winery, located in the renowned Barbera d'Asti appellation. This exquisite Barbera is sourced from the La Crena vineyard, celebrated for its ancient vines and unique terroir. Vietti's dedication to quality winemaking is evident in every aspect of this wine's production. It boasts a captivating ruby-red hue and a fragrant nose filled with red fruit aromas intertwined with subtle spice notes. On the palate, this wine showcases vibrant acidity, delivering ripe cherry and plum flavors, with a touch of well-integrated oak.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Vietti Barbera d'Asti La Crena delights the senses with its brilliant ruby-red color.The nose is a fragrant bouquet of red cherries, raspberries, and a subtle hint of baking spices. On the palate, this Barbera is alive with refreshing acidity, offering a medley of ripe cherry and plum flavors that dance harmoniously on the tongue. The judicious use of oak lends a refined touch, adding complexity without overshadowing the fruit. The finish is long and elegant, leaving a lingering impression of vibrant fruit and a subtle earthiness.

EXPERT RATING

4.5

DRINKING WINDOW

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Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Firm

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Barbera

ORIGINS

Winery: Vietti

Region: Piemonte

Piemonte, located in the northwest of Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. It is home to some of the most iconic wines, such as Barolo and Barbaresco, and is renowned for its stunning landscapes and centuries-old winemaking traditions. It is also home to the world famous sparkling wine Moscato d’Asti. The history of winemaking in Piemonte dates back to the ancient Romans, who planted the first vines in the region. Since then, the region has become a major producer of some of the world's finest wines. The region's winemaking industry was revolutionized by the introduction of the modern winemaking techniques of the French. This led to the emergence of some of the most iconic wines of the region, such as Barolo and Barbaresco.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.2

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