Mauro Molino Barbera D'alba DOC 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mauro Molino
Label Name:
 
Barbera D'alba DOC
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Piedmont (Barbera d'Alba DOC)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Barbera
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 91; Wine Spectator 91; James Suckling 90; Jeb Dunnuck 91 (various vintages/reviews reported)

Tasting Note
Bright cherry and red-plum fruit with floral lift, cocoa-spice and savory herbs; lively acidity, silky tannins and a medium-bodied, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: tomato-based pasta, pizza, roast beef, grilled lamb, aged Pecorino; Asian: Chinese/ Szechuan spicy dishes, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, rich yakitori.

Production Method
Short skin maceration, fermentation and malolactic in stainless steel; aged briefly in large neutral oak casks for balance (minimal new oak).

Vineyard Info
Azienda Agricola Mauro Molino, founded 1982 in Annunziata (La Morra); family-run ~18 hectares, now led by Mauro's children, focusing on traditional Langhe varieties and sustainable viticulture.