Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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.
  • Salumi platter
    The wine's fruit and acidity refresh the palate against cured fats.
  • Risotto al Barbera
    A regional match where the wine echoes the dish's own base.

How to serve Vietti Barbera d'Asti La Crena

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1932: Oldest section of the La Crena vineyard planted
  2. 1982: Vietti 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.

Tags

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