2021 Cavallotto Barbera d'Alba Vigna del Cuculo - Wine More Cellars

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2021 Cavallotto Barbera d'Alba Vigna del Cuculo

2021 · 750ml

$102.00In stock
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StyleRed
GrapeBarbera
RegionPiedmont
AppellationAlba
CountryItaly
ProducerCavallotto

The 2021 Cavallotto Barbera d'Alba Vigna del Cuculo is a beautifully concentrated and classically styled Barbera from one of Castiglione Falletto’s most revered traditional producers. Sourced from the historic Vigna del Cuculo vineyard and aged with restraint, the wine combines Barbera’s vibrant acidity with impressive depth, structure and savoury complexity. The nose reveals blackberry, dark cherry and plum layered alongside violet, sweet spice, dried herbs and subtle earthy notes, giving the wine richness and lift.

On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with lively natural acidity, supple tannins and beautifully pure dark berry fruit. Layers of black cherry and plum are balanced by savoury spice, mineral freshness and gentle oak complexity, finishing long, energetic and finely structured with excellent ageing potential.

Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2021 Cavallotto Barbera d'Alba Vigna del Cuculo is a superb traditional Barbera - vibrant, savoury and beautifully layered with impressive depth and balance. Perfect with rich pasta dishes, braised meats, charcuterie, roast pork or aged hard cheeses. Enjoy now with decanting or cellar through 2040+.

COUNTRY Italy
PRODUCER Cavallotto
VARIETY Barbera
STYLE Red Wine
VINTAGE 2021
SIZE 750ml
About the region

Piedmont · Alba

Piedmont, or Piemonte, sits in Italy's north-west under the Alps. Its great grape is Nebbiolo, which ripens late, is often picked in autumn fog, and reaches its fullest expression in the Langhe hills at Barolo and Barbaresco. Those wines are pale and firmly tannic when young, and turn to tar, dried rose and truffle with age. Alongside them Barbera and Dolcetto supply the everyday reds, and Moscato d'Asti the sweet, lightly sparkling whites.

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