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Variety: 100% Barbera
Region: Alba, Piedmont, Italy
The 2015 Barbera d'Alba Vigna Vecchia Scarrone is a beautifully crafted and accessible wine made with fruit from a historic vineyard. Luca Currado opted not to make Barbera in the difficult 2014 vintage. This wine opens to immediate density and richness. It shows succulent aromas of blackberry, spice, tar and dark plum that build the wine's soaring aromatic profile. Earthy tones of forest floor and black truffle also appear. The mouthfeel is on the soft side (of the Barbera spectrum) and there is a playful point of sweetness as well.
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The vineyard is located in the Scarrone area; it is a little bigger than one hectare, facing south-east. The vines are over 90 years of age, with a density of 4300 plants/he. The naturally low yields due to the age, are further reduced by a strict selection of the grapes. The production will be 25 hl/ha. Vinification start with a short period of cold maceration followed by 2 weeks of alcoholic fermentation in steel vats, at 26-28°C. After this, the wine macerates on skins for another week or so.
uby-red colour and full-bodied wine. Floral and fruity aroma of concentrated berries and tar with hints of blackberry. Refreshing acidity, rich and soft tannins, finesse, excellent balance, great complexity, integration and a long lingering finish.
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