Barbera is a red Italian wine grape variety from Piedmont in Northern Italy. It produces good yields and is known for deep colour, full body, low tannins and high level of acidity. Vineyard Region: Yarra Valley Grape Variety: 100% Barbera Vineyard Planted: 1996 Wine Analysis: : Alc/Vol. 14.0 pH: 3.61 Harvest Date: March 2024 Bottling Date: October 2025 Total Production: 1356 Bottles. Vigan Friendly. Bottle Size: 750 mL Standard Winemaking: De-stemmed grapes into open fermenting vats. Juice was inoculated with a suitable yeast culture, the cap was hand plunged 3 times daily, with total maceration time of 15 days. The fermented wine was pressed into tanks to undergo malolactic fermentation. Maturation: In 225 Litre new and used French Oak Barrels, for a period of 14 months. The wine was then blended and clarified prior to bottling. Colour: Ruby Red. Aromas: Black cherries and plum fruits are surrounded by notes of mocha. Palate: Is medium-bodied with mixed spice. Fine tannins give this wine great elegance and a lovely, smooth finish. Peak Drinking: Until 2031. Released: December 2025
