Val di Luna stands for excellent quality wines from the heart of Piedmont, the traditional wine growing region of Monferrato. When it comes to production, V.D.L. make only 3,000 bottles of each wine per year. It’s not about quantity, but about class. Luigi Carlini, V.D.L. producer, wanted to make his grandfather Antonio’s dream come true: produce wines that are honest yet complex.
Presentation
Presentation
For hundreds of years the Barbera grape variety has been cultivated in the hills of Monferrato. The heat during the day and the cool nights enhance the typical fruity taste of the grapes.
Location
Nizza Monferrato (Piemonte )
Terroir
Clay and limestone
In the vineyard
Elevation : 250 m
Average Vineyard age : 30 years
Average Vineyard age : 30 years
Winemaking
After the destemming-crushing of the grapes, the must is transferred and in the appropriate temperature controlled vinifiers. Alcoholic fermentation with maceration lasts 7/8 days at a constant temperature of about 26 ° C for to be able to best extract the aromas of the vine. During the maceration they come periodically automatic pumping over to extract the substances polyphenols present inside the peel.
Ageing
At the end of the alcoholic fermentation it comes immediately the malolactic one started in stainless steel tanks at a temperature of 18 ° C. After fermentation, the wine is aged in oak barrels 75 hl
French wine and in barrique where it rests for about 12 months. After a further a month's rest in stainless steel.
Total acidity :5.45 G/L
Residual sugar : 0.37 g/L
French wine and in barrique where it rests for about 12 months. After a further a month's rest in stainless steel.
Total acidity :5.45 G/L
Residual sugar : 0.37 g/L
Varietal
Barbera : 100%
Specifications
GM : NO
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
16°C/61°F
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 5 to 10 years
Tasting
Developed aromas of black cherry, meaty notes,black olive, and polished oak. Rich texture yet keeps to a leaner, lighter style.
Dry, savory, fruity with aromas of dried figs and a great
finish elegance.
Dry, savory, fruity with aromas of dried figs and a great
finish elegance.
Food pairings
Tagliatelle with mushrooms, lasagna. Red meats (braised, roasted) and game, Excellent with blue
cheese, seasoned and spicy cheeses.
cheese, seasoned and spicy cheeses.
