La Casa in Collina Barbaresco DOCG 2021 - Vite Colte x 3

The Expression of the King Varietal in Langhe: The Philosophy of Barbaresco La Casa in Collina

The Vite Colte La Casa in Collina Barbaresco DOCG 2021 offers a proud, graceful, and sharply regional interpretation of the Piedmontese hillsides. This prestigious cuvée embodies the truest soul of premium cooperative winemaking, where the deep dialogue between different generations of winegrowers translates into a dynamic and living agronomic heritage. The project focuses on the desire to follow the black grape variety's natural inclination to translate soil nuances into an aristocratic and deep pour. La Casa in Collina commands attention in the glass for its impeccable formal rigor, designed to combine typical tertiary complexity with an outstandingly fluid mouthfeel.

Parcelized Agronomic Notes and Cellar Aging Protocol

The vineyards develop on hillside plots characterized by a soil rich in marly-limestone and fine sands—a pedoclimatic matrix ideal for extending the vine's growing cycle and safeguarding the sharp acidic freshness of the clusters. The weather trend of the 2021 vintage favored gradual phenolic ripening of the skins, allowing a manual harvest of healthy berries rich in dry extracts. In the cellar, processing applies a strict, protective protocol: the must undergoes alcoholic fermentation inside temperature-controlled stainless steel vats with gentle macerations. The subsequent path in oak casks is precisely designed to polish the matrix of tannins, defining a robust profile while safeguarding an alcohol content of 13.50% Vol.

Sensory Profile and Organoleptic Assessment

Measured horizontal rest in the darkness of the cellar combined with the geological nature of the Langhe outlines an organoleptic framework of sharp expressive clarity for this refined Piemonte red wine.

• Blend and Classification: 100% Nebbiolo / Barbaresco DOCG / Still red wine.
• Analytical Data (2021 Vintage): Alcohol Content: 13.50% Vol. / Maturation in large oak casks / Volume: 750 ml.
• Visual Assessment: Brilliant, limpid ruby red color of excellent luminosity, enriched by elegant garnet highlights upon swirling in the glass, demonstrating a fine viscosity.
• Olfactory Framework: Broad, clean, and finely multifaceted bouquet. Refined and consistent floral scents of dried violet and dog rose stand out on the nose, perfectly integrated with intense fruity fragrances of wild strawberry, black currant, and subtle background spicy profiles.
• Palate Characteristics: The tasting reveals a dry, warm profile endowed with a beautiful gustatory tension. The progression displays a harmonious, well-structured, full body supported by a vibrant acidic backbone that extends the pour and adds dynamism to the mouthfeel. The tannins are fine, silky, and perfectly polished, guiding development toward a long, savory finish of impeccable harmony.

Service Advice and Gastronomic Pairings

The thickness of the structural architecture, balanced tannins, and aromatic richness of this signature Barbaresco qualify it as an ideal companion for high-end menus and flavor-rich traditional land-based cuisine.

• Stable Pairings: It pairs magnificently alongside second courses based on prominent baked red meats, traditional braised dishes, rich stews, and complex roasts of Mediterranean cuisine. It excels paired alongside hearty traditional dishes like warm polenta, savory first courses featuring meat sauces, rich crostini topped with white truffle, or traditional Piedmontese fondue with truffles. It displays fine synergy when paired alongside flavorful goat cheeses, aged charcuterie, and selections of long-aged hard Parmesan cheeses.
• Serving Method: To promote the development of the rich tertiary profile and ensure proper tannin integration, decanting the bottle for at least 30 minutes in advance is recommended, using a wide tasting glass of Ballon type at a serving temperature of 14 - 16°C.