{"product_id":"luca-ferraris-barbera-superiore-d-asti-viti-centenari-2020","title":"Luca Ferraris – Barbera Superiore D'Asti VITI CENTENARI 2020","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuca Ferraris – Barbera d’Asti Superiore VITI CENTENARI 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuca Ferraris VITI CENTENARI 2020 is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epowerful and highly individual Barbera d’Asti Superiore from the Colli Astiani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, made from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Barbera grown on exceptionally old vines planted in 1916\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the Cà Mongròss estate in Montegrosso d’Asti. These centenarian vines naturally produce \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall, loose bunches and very low yields\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, resulting in unusually concentrated fruit. From 2020 onwards, the wine carries the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColli Astiani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e geographical designation, highlighting the specific terroir behind this flagship Barbera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2020 shows an intense and deeply coloured profile, with aromas of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eripe black cherry, plum preserve and dark berries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complemented by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edried rose, violet, liquorice, mint and balsamic nuances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Subtle notes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etoast, vanilla, clove and sweet spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e emerge from the oak maturation. On the palate it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull-bodied, rich and remarkably concentrated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with juicy dark fruit balanced by Barbera’s naturally vibrant acidity. The tannins are rounded and polished rather than aggressive, giving the wine a powerful yet surprisingly elegant texture and a long, savoury finish. A blind tasting by Wine Enthusiast similarly found the 2020 deeply extracted, with dark berries, marjoram, mint and liquorice, followed by black cherry and plum, with round tannins and balanced acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and extended maturation in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500-litre French-oak tonneaux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by bottle refinement. The large-format oak provides texture and aromatic complexity without overwhelming the concentrated fruit of the old vines. At around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16% alcohol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the 2020 is unapologetically powerful, but its acidity provides the freshness needed to keep the wine balanced rather than heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVITI CENTENARI 2020 is therefore \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efar removed from a simple, youthful Barbera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: it is a serious, concentrated and age-worthy Piedmontese red, combining the grape's trademark acidity with the depth and density that only exceptionally old vines can provide. With a suggested ageing potential of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–15 years or more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the 2020 should develop increasing notes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edried flowers, tobacco, balsamic herbs, leather and spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while retaining its dark-fruit core. A superb partner for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebraised and roasted meats, game, rich Piedmontese dishes, truffles and medium- to strongly aged cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing Temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16-18°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luca Ferraris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Piedmont\/Monferrato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barbera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Luca Ferraris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53815968432401,"sku":"H8274-38","price":49.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/2722\/8945\/files\/B131EAF9-5B79-4636-99C7-49120A363909.png?v=1785421042","url":"https:\/\/www.wineprovisionshop.com.sg\/products\/luca-ferraris-barbera-superiore-d-asti-viti-centenari-2020","provider":"Wine Provision Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}