Winery Cavallotto - Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna del Cuculo

Winery CavallottoBarbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna del Cuculo

3.9
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna del Cuculo of Winery Cavallotto is a red wine from the region of Barbera d'Alba of Piémont.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or veal.

Taste structure of the Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna del Cuculo from the Winery Cavallotto

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna del Cuculo of Winery Cavallotto in the region of Piémont is a powerful with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna del Cuculo of Winery Cavallotto in the region of Piémont often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.

Details and technical informations about Winery Cavallotto's Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna del Cuculo.

Winemaker
Chris Phelps
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Orbois

Orbois blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Loire Valley). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. Orbois blanc can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna del Cuculo - 2018
In the top 100 of of Barbera d'Alba wines
Average rating: 411110
Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna del Cuculo - 2017
In the top 100 of of Barbera d'Alba wines
Average rating: 411110
Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna del Cuculo - 2016
In the top 100 of of Barbera d'Alba wines
Average rating: 411110
Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna del Cuculo - 2015
In the top 100 of of Barbera d'Alba wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna del Cuculo - 2014
In the top 100 of of Barbera d'Alba wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna del Cuculo - 2013
In the top 100 of of Barbera d'Alba wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna del Cuculo - 2012
In the top 100 of of Barbera d'Alba wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

The best vintages of Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna del Cuculo from Winery Cavallotto are 2014, 2007, 2005, 2018 and 2017.

Informations about the Winery Cavallotto

The winery offers 16 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Barbera d'Alba in the region of Piémont

The Winery Cavallotto is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Barbera d'Alba to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Piémont
In the top 8000 of of Italy wines
In the top 2000 of of Barbera d'Alba wines
In the top 30000 of red wines
In the top 40000 wines of the world

The wine region of Barbera d'Alba

The wine region of Barbera d'Alba is located in the region of Piémont of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bospoeper or the Domaine Roberto Voerzio produce mainly wines red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Barbera d'Alba are Nebbiolo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Barbera d'Alba often reveals types of flavors of cream, stone or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of oil, pomegranate or sage.


The wine region of Piémont

Piedmont (Piemonte) holds an unrivalled place among the world's finest wine regions. Located in northwestern Italy, it is home to more DOCG wines than any other Italian region, including such well-known and respected names as Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera d'Asti. Though famous for its Austere, Tannic, Floral">floral reds made from Nebbiolo, Piedmont's biggest success story in the past decade has been Moscato d'Asti, a Sweet, Sparkling white wine. Piedmont Lies, as its name suggests, at the foot of the Western Alps, which encircle its northern and western sides and form its naturally formidable border with Provence, France.

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The word of the wine: Dosage

The addition of sugar in the form of expedition liquor to a sparkling wine after disgorgement.

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