Vietti Barbera d'Asti La Crena 2021

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The vines for this wine were planted in 1932, with more planting to follow in 1935. Production is 18,305 bottles. 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In fact, that sour cherry note continues to the palate, giving this wine a bright, red fruit quality that works with the darker side the Barbera grape. The vines for this wine were planted in 1932, with more planting to follow in 1935. Production is 18,305 bottles. Drink Date: 2024 - 2035.\" - Monica Larner \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Published: Apr 04, 2024)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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Description

Name: Vietti Barbera D'Asti La Crena
Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Sub-Region: Barbera d'Asti
Producer: Vietti
Size: 750ml
Vintage: 2021
Varietal: Barbera

96 Points - Vinous
"The 2021 Barbera d'Asti La Crena is exceptional. Bright, red-toned fruit, chalk, mint, white pepper and rose petal are all beautifully delineated. In recent times Vietti has focused more on freshness in their Barberas, and that is especially evident in La Crena—a wine that used to be very dark and heavy but is far from that today. Clean, mineral notes extend the vibrant finish. Give this a few years to develop the full range of its aromatic breadth. What a wine! Drinking window: 2025 - 2036." - Antonio Galloni (Tasting date: November 2023)

93 Points - Wine Advocate
"The certified organic Vietti 2021 Barbera d'Asti La Crena shows a very good sense of balance with sweet and savory sides that transcend the bouquet. It starts off with redcurrant, a lightly floral note, rose hip and Amarena cherry. In fact, that sour cherry note continues to the palate, giving this wine a bright, red fruit quality that works with the darker side the Barbera grape. The vines for this wine were planted in 1932, with more planting to follow in 1935. Production is 18,305 bottles. Drink Date: 2024 - 2035." - Monica Larner 
(Published: Apr 04, 2024)