Grape: BarberaVintage: 2012Type: Red This estate red wine is a pure varietal expression of barbera sourced from the oldest low-yielding bush vines at La Stoppa. Elena Pantaleoni practices certified organic farming on hot clay hillsides to cultivate fruit with natural structural density. The hand-harvested grapes undergo a completely spontaneous fermentation driven by native vineyard wild yeasts, including a thirty-day skin maceration. The wine matures for twelve months in large Slavonian oak casks before a lengthy bottle settling. It pours a deep ruby color with garnet reflections, opening with expressive aromas of black raspberry, wild plum, and sweet balsamic. On the palate, the medium-bodied frame is juicy and precise, balancing concentrated red fruit with a fine-grained tannin structure. Savory notes of damp earth, black pepper, and potting soil add depth across the fluid mouthfeel. A clean line of natural acidity cuts through the center, keeping the texture refreshed. It finishes completely dry.
