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Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: blackberry, cherry, spice
Palate: ripe fruit, spice
From old vines planted in 1932, La Crena is a serious, age-worthy Barbera with ruby depth, ripe blackberry and cherry and spicy notes over Barbera's signature racy acidity.
What it pairs with
- Agnolotti del plin Barbera's bright acidity cuts the rich meat filling.More wines for pasta with ragù →
- Salumi platter The wine's fruit and acidity refresh the palate against cured fats.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
- Risotto al Barbera A regional match where the wine echoes the dish's own base.More wines for risotto →
With cheese
Ossolano
Local tradition Barbera d'Asti is one of the four reds Qualigeo names for Ossolano. Its high acidity and moderate tannin cut through the elastic, savoury paste without covering the herbal pasture flavour, a softer match than Barolo.
Raschera
Our pick Raschera is delicate and only moderately piquant, savoury when aged. Barbera d'Asti's high acidity lifts the supple ivory paste, and its moderate tannin leaves the mild, fragrant flavour of the cheese intact.
How to serve Vietti Barbera d'Asti La Crena
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Agnolotti del plin, Salumi platter, Risotto al Barbera. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
La Crena comes from a Barbera vineyard in Agliano Terme whose oldest section dates to 1932, giving one of the region's most structured, age-worthy Barberas.
- 1932Oldest section of the La Crena vineyard planted
- 1982Vietti bottles La Crena as a single-vineyard Barbera
Facts
- Producer
- Vietti · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Barbera (100%)
- Classification
- Barbera d'Asti DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 40 to 70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1982
Frequently asked about Vietti Barbera d'Asti La Crena
What does Vietti Barbera d'Asti La Crena taste like?
On the nose, blackberry, cherry, spice. On the palate, ripe fruit, spice. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. From old vines planted in 1932, La Crena is a serious, age-worthy Barbera with ruby depth, ripe blackberry and cherry and spicy notes over Barbera's signature racy acidity.
When should I drink Vietti Barbera d'Asti La Crena?
Drink 5 to 15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Vietti Barbera d'Asti La Crena?
Agnolotti del plin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Salumi platter and Risotto al Barbera. Barbera's bright acidity cuts the rich meat filling.
What grapes are in Vietti Barbera d'Asti La Crena?
The blend is Barbera (100%). The wine is classified as Barbera d'Asti DOCG.
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