2017 Vietti Barbera Scarrone

Huon Hooke

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A premium Barbera from Piedmont's leading specialist in the variety. Such is Vietti's commitment to this 'minor' variety that they makes almost as many Barberas as Barolos. The wonderful Scarrone is from a special vineyard near the winery in Castiglione Falletto, where lovingly tended vines are very close planted (6500 per hectare) and produce tiny quantities of around 5 ton per hectare. A lush and structured wine with deep fruit character and quality, the Scarrone is a treasure.

$74.99 in mixed 6+ or $83.99 per bottle

Overview

Grape

Barbera

Its Origins

They made wine here back in the 1800s, but it was not until 1919 that Mario Vietti turned the family farm to viticulture and Vietti labels first appeared on the Italian market. The winery grew through the 1950’s, when new export markets opened and Mario’s daughter and son in law Alfredo Currado pioneered what was later to become a defining regional idea - single vineyard Barolo and Barbaresco. Today Vietti remain a towering name, with a portfolio occupying the top tier in most Piedmontese categories - particularly their profoundly important expressions of Cru Barolo. But history will also remember Vietti and Alfredo Currado for something quite different: the survival of the Arneis variety. It was Currado who almost single-handedly revived this hitherto ignored and abused grape and, appreciating its inherent qualities, not only persuaded others but led from the front to create the first, the most beautiful and still the most classic examples of what is now enshrined as the Roero Arneis DOCG.

What The Critics Say

94/100 Huon Hooke

"Very deep, bright purple/red colour. Blood plum and dark chocolate aromas, fresh and bright and very intense. Very primary. Superb depth of flavour and clarity of fruit flavour. Fine, firm, tight tannins, and quite high acidity. It's accessible now and has ageing potential. A very smart barbera. 06 NOV 2019." Drink 2019 - 2034

92/100 Vinous, Antonio Galloni

"The 2017 Barbera d'Alba Vigna Scarrone is a rich, powerful wine. Sweet tobacco, cedar, licorice and wild red cherry add striking aromatic nuance. Once an inky, dark wine, Scarrone has become more refined in recent years, which also means it is a bit less immediate, but will be more nuanced in time. There is certainly plenty to look forward to here." Drink 2022 - 2032

92/100 Wine Spectator

"Though rich and fruity, this red is also dense and muscular, featuring violet, blackberry and black plum flavors enmeshed with the thick texture. Touches of spice and graphite add depth as this cruises to a lingering finish. Shows fine balance and length. Drink now through 2025."

Stats & Food Matching

Variety	Barbera
Region	Piedmont
Closure	Cork
Volume	750ml
Alcohol	15.00%
Maturity	2019 - 2034

This Wine Goes Well With

Taste

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