Vietti Barbera d'Alba Vigna Scarrone 2022 750ml

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94+pts Wine Advocate
This was a good year for Barbera, a grape that has a shorter growing season compared to Nebbiolo and that generally likes the heat. The Vietti 2022 Barbera d'Alba Vigna Scarrone offers a deep, rich color, sweet tannins and bold fruit flavors from vines that were planted in 1989. Scarrone fruit always has a point of freshness because these vines are positioned on the east-facing slope, whereas the Vigna Vecchia occupy the south-facing part of the hill. The wine ages in oak for 16 months, with 10 months in barrique and six months in botti. In addition to 2022, other good Barbera vintages are 2007, 2009, 2011, 2015 and 2017. Published: Jan 30, 2025 Drink Date: 2024 – 2037. Reviewed by: Monica Larner

94pts Vinous Media
The 2022 Barbera d'Alba Vigna Scarrone is a classy, elegant wine. Today's Scarrone marries finesse and power with notable style. Racy dark red plum, mocha, new leather, licorice and spice are all beautifully delineated. This deep, classy Barbera is lights out. Drinking Window 2024 – 2034 - By Antonio Galloni on January 2025

Designation: Barbera d’Alba D.O.C.

Grape Variety: Barbera 100%

The grapes are selected from the single vineyard Scarrone in Castiglione Falletto with a south-west exposure.

Winemaking: pre-fermentation cold maceration. Alcoholic fermentation for approximately 2 weeks, in open stainless steel tanks, with mechanical punching downs and pumping overs. The alcoholic fermentation is followed by a post-fermentation maceration with the skins. The wine is then racked and moved to barriques for malolactic fermentation.

Aging: 18 months between stainless-steel, barriques and wooden barrels.

Description: ruby red color with intense aromas of ripe red and black cherries, vanilla and spices. Good acidity and full body. Excellent balance, great complexity and persistence finish.