Cordero di Montezemolo : Barbera d'Alba 2023

Characteristics and Tasting Advice for the 2023 Barbera d'Alba from Cordero di Montezemolo

Tasting

Color
Deep garnet with bright highlights.

Nose
Intense and expressive, the bouquet blends fruity and floral notes with more complex aromas of sweet spices, blond tobacco and cocoa.

Palate
Generous and silky, the palate seduces with its velvety texture, fine intensity and delicately integrated tannins, offering remarkable balance.

Serving and Aging

Serve at 16°C to fully appreciate its nuances. This 2023 Barbera d’Alba can evolve positively in the cellar until 2030, and even beyond, developing increasingly refined complexity over the years.

The finesse and aromatic elegance of a Red wine from Piémont

The Estate

Located in La Morra, in the heart of the Langhe in northern Piémont, the estate Cordero di Montezemolo embodies one of the iconic figures of Italian viticulture. Combining tradition and innovation, the Montezemolo family crafts wines with an international reputation.

The Vineyard

The estate spans approximately 51 hectares within the finest terroirs of Piémont. These carefully tended vineyards produce wines of character, renowned for their depth, elegance and remarkable aging potential.

The Wine

Coming from plots located between La Morra, Alba and the Roero region, this Barbera d'Alba reflects the geological diversity of the area. The vines, planted on a mosaic of soils — silty clay, sand and microelements — benefit from varied altitudes and exposures, contributing to the wine’s richness and complexity.

Winemaking and Aging

The grapes, hand-harvested in late September, undergo fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks for 8 to 10 days. After racking, malolactic fermentation takes place in French and Slavonian oak barrels of varying sizes. The wine is then aged for 5 to 6 months in barrels, followed by bottle aging which further refines its expression before release.

Blend

100% Barbera