Mauro Molino Barbera D'asti DOCG le Radici 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mauro Molino
Label Name:
 
Barbera D'asti DOCG le Radici
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Piedmont (Asti — Costigliole d'Asti)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
16%
Grape(s):
 
Barbera
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
2021 - Jeb Dunnuck 91, Wine Enthusiast 90, James Suckling 90

Tasting Note
Deep ruby with garnet hues. Aromas of cherry, blackberry, violet and baking spice with a touch of mocha. Juicy, full-bodied palate with bright acidity, velvety tannins and a persistent red-fruit finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted/grilled red meats, pork ragù, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses (Parmigiano, Pecorino). Asian: char siu, Korean BBQ, teriyaki beef, Sichuan pepper dishes, tomato-based curries.

Production Method
10–14 day skin maceration; alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel; minimal/no oak aging for the 2021 release; bottled after stabilization.

Vineyard Info
Mauro Molino is a family-run Piedmont estate (since 1982). 'Leradici' is from a south-facing plot in Burio (Costigliole d'Asti), chosen for its calcareous-clay soils and historic terroir.