Casata Monticello - Barbera D'Asti Superiore2021
RED WINE
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Producer
Casata Monticello
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Blend
100% Barbera
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Country
Italy
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Region
Piemonte
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Appellation
Barbera D'Asti
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UPC
0 15643 24526 8
Reviews
James Suckling 90
This is a tangy and juicy red with notes of oranges, red plums, red tea and olive stones. Medium-bodied with tight tannins and a zesty finish.
by JS, James Suckling , 2023
Technical Details
Ageing
One year in small oak casks. Further six months in bottle.
Estate
The Neirano cellars belong to the Sperone family, which is being engaged in the wine production for 4 generations. Paolo and Antonio lead the company at the moment, with the help of Antonio's daughter and son: Francesca and Andrea. Tenute Neirano is located in Monferrato, Piedmont. With 30 hectares of owned vineyards, Neirano has always developed the production and sale of a very high quality line of Piedmont wines, with extreme care in grapes selection, vinification methods and bottling technology. Today, the Sperone-Neirano group has become one of the major italian wine producers, as evidenced in the following international awards: Decanter wine awards, IWC, IWSC, Mundus Vini. Neirano is proud to have an internationally certified production system (IFS).
Food pairing
Strong flavoured meats and cheeses.
Tasting notes
Ruby red with 13% alcohol content. Substantial body and structure, moderately tannic, gentle and persistent on the palate.
Vinification
Traditional with frequent mixing of the skins.