2017 Barberani Luigi e Giovanna

Grape
Grechetto
Its Origins
Barberani is one of Umbria’s most respected producers, famous for its clean, pure-tasting wines. The vineyards lie on hills overlooking Lake Corbara, close to the city of Orvieto in the south-west of the province, which lies south of Tuscany in Italy’s centre. Of the estate’s 80-odd hectares, 50 are dedicated to vineyards and olive groves. The close proximity of the lake below helps regulate the microclimate here by preventing extreme variations in temperature. Advised by consultant oenologist Maurizio Castelli, the estate, which uses no chemical herbicides or pesticides in its vineyards, is renowned for its clean, pure-tasting wines. By law, Orvieto is made from a combination of five grape varieties, of which the finest is grechetto, a Barberani speciality. Around 20,000 bottles of it are produced in every vintage under the designation of Grechetto Umbria IGT. Barberani also produce a fragrant dessert wine called Calcaia, from trebbiano di Toscana and grechetto grapes concentrated by noble rot (muffa nobile). It is similar to Sauternes in style but with a characteristic lightness of touch. More recently high class barrel-aged reds have been introduced, using sangiovese, merlot and cabernet. These can rival Tuscany’s best in quality, but not in price.
What The Critics Say
17/20 JancisRobinson.com, Walter Speller
"100% Grechetto. Luscious and yet not heavy. The character of a late-harvest wine but without the heaviness or sweetness. Pear and aromatic apple with hints of acacia and orange blossom. Beautiful, layered white and yellow fruit with very discreet acidity (2017 was a super-hot year), but it is very well balanced and with mandarin hints on the finish. Ageworthy, although I don't think anyone will be able to resist this for long. (WS)." Drink 2020 - 2028
93/100 Vinous, Eric Guido (2016 vintage)
Region | Umbria |
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Closure | Cork |
Volume | 750ml |
Maturity | 2020 - 2030 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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