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Producer	Cordero Di Montezemolo
Country	Italy
Region	Piemonte
Subregion	Langhe
Varietal	Barbera
Vintage	2023
Sku	23955
Size	750ml

 Hailing from the historic Monfalletto estate in Piedmont, Italy, this wine is made from 100% Barbera grapes, harvested from vineyards with varying ages, altitudes, and soil types, contributing to its complexity. It's a vegan wine, as the winery practices 100% certified organic farming. 

This vintage, the 2023, boasts an intense violet color. Its aromatic profile is characterized by mature fruit notes, including prune and cocoa, complemented by spices. According to Triangle Wine Company, the nose is both fragrant and spicy. The palate is full and fresh, with notes of ripe cherry and blackberry, enhanced by hints of red currant. WineOnlineDelivery.com mentions that it has vibrant acidity, floral violet notes, and a smooth, food-friendly finish. Its tannins are notably soft and supple, making it approachable and enjoyable. After an average of 20 days of fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks, this wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in wood before aging for 7-8 months in French and Slavonian oak barrels. It's then bottled and released to the market after a few months of bottle aging, notes Terroir Cellar and Ethica Wines. This wine is suitable for drinking now but has the potential to age for about 10 years. 

This versatile Barbera d'Alba pairs well with a variety of dishes, including traditional Piedmontese fare like mixed boiled meats, cooked salami with lentils, and vegetable flan. It's also recommended with pasta all'amatriciana, according to Triangle Wine Company, roast meat, scallops with mushrooms, gnocchi al ragù, and medium-aged cheeses. The 2023 Cordero di Montezemolo Barbera d'Alba offers a delightful combination of fruit, freshness, and soft tannins, making it a highly desirable choice for lovers of Italian