FORMAT: 0.75L
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% BARBERA
VINTAGE: 2022
PLACE: PIEDMONT-ITALY
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13%VOL
Historical Data
The Nizza area, the best terroir for Barbera, characterized by a soil with veins of silt and sand, for a wine capable of enhancing the aromas and freshness of the variety.
THE CLIMATE
2022 will be remembered for being a generally early and surprising vintage. Early because the harvest ended in early October and surprising because, given the climate trend, the vine once again demonstrated an unparalleled ability to adapt. From the early winter stages, the weather situation was unusual: a dry and mild climate continued throughout the vegetative period. The lack of significant rainfall and the increase in temperatures above the seasonal average in the months of June and July led the plant to self-regulate, containing vegetative development and reducing the size of the bunches. In this climatic context, the grapes ripened in perfect health, with smaller berry sizes than normal and a high sugar concentration. The harvest took place on 14 and 15 September.
VINIFICATION AND REFINING:
The grapes arriving at the cellar were destemmed and delicately pressed. Maceration took place over 6 days at a maximum temperature of 28 °C. The wine then completed both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation by winter and then aged for 12 months in second and third passage barriques before being bottled.
THE WINE:
Bansella has a ruby-purple color. The nose is broad and complex: notes of blackberry, cherry, strawberry combine with sensations of red fruit jam and spicy hints that recall cinnamon, vanilla, green pepper. Juicy and pleasant on the palate, it offers excellent balance. Long and harmonious finish.