Monferrato Rosso 'La Mandorla' Luigi Spertino 2023
ArtisanalThe Barbera “La Mandorla” by Luigi Spertino is an important, full-bodied, and territorial Piedmontese red wine, aged for 18 months in large oak barrels, as tradition dictates. It has aromas of berries, pepper, and balsamic herbs. The taste is intense, rich, fruity, and generous, with long persistence.
“La Mandorla” by Luigi Spertino is an intense and complex version of Barbera, a generous Piedmontese grape variety. Often vinified simply to enhance its lively youthful freshness and exuberant fruity aromas, Barbera is actually a grape variety very suitable for long aging in wood, which gives it a more balanced face. The result is a red of good structure, offering aromas of red fruit, elegant spicy notes, and a long, persistent, and satisfying sip.
The Rosso “La Mandorla” comes from a family-run winery in Monferrato. Luigi Spertino and his son Mauro perfectly embody the classic figure of the winemaker, deeply connected to his land and committed to enhancing the indigenous grape varieties of the area, primarily Grignolino and Barbera. The old Barbera vines are cultivated in the Mandorle locality, in the hilly area of Mombercelli, facing west, at about 230 meters above sea level. Only manual labor is used between the rows, without the use of mechanical means and with the utmost respect for nature. The vinifications serve only to facilitate the transformation of the must into wine, intervening as little as possible. In this way, a great Barbera is born that will conquer from the first sip anyone who wants to discover the authentic character of the grape variety.
Monferrato Rosso “La Mandorla” by Luigi Spertino is an excellence label, which falls within the select circle of the best interpretations of the denomination. It is made with grapes from old vines over 60 years old, which produce clusters of remarkable aromatic concentration. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks and in oak barrels spontaneously and with indigenous yeasts. The wine matures for 18 months in oak barrels before being bottled. It is a Barbera with a deep ruby red color. The bouquet is elegant and multifaceted, with delicately spicy notes, aromas of red fruit, aromatic herbs, hints of licorice, bitter cocoa, and balsamic memories. The sip is balanced and rich, with deep and persistent aromas, that close on pleasantly fresh notes. A great Barbera, which can compete without fear with the most prestigious reds of the region.