We started carrying wines from Terredavino last year, and they've been very well received. With a location in the heart of the Langhe region in Piedmont, Italy, Terredavino combines outstanding terroir with excellent winemaking to deliver palate-pleasing results.
Their philosophy is "Only wines from Piedmont and only wines that have the appellation disciplined by DOC or DOCG regulation." That means Terredavino works with over 2500 growers, covering more than 5000 hectares of vineyards.
Today, we're looking closely at the Terredavino Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG "La Luna e i Falò". This wine comes from vineyards dedicated to their "SuperBarbera" project. A deep ruby red, La Luna e i Falò has a rich and deep bouquet, with a complex balance of violet, liquorice, and vanilla notes. The palate is crisp and dry, with a subtly-veined background of vanilla and wild berries, which carry through to its lingering finish.
The cuvée is blended from vineyards with slightly different soils and microclimates so that the final wine will offer a better balance between structural solidity and bouquet complexity.
The wine matures for about 12 months in small oak barriques (see photo below), about 1/3 new; here, the wine, already impressively structured, acquires a multi-layered depth of flavor and character, evolving into a richly-nuanced Barbera of grace and expressiveness.
Available in the Bottle Club® for only $19.96.
Also new from Terredavino is the 2008 Essenze Barolo, which scored 92 points from James Suckling. It's bouquet is ethereal, with hints of violets, blackberry jam, licorice and cloves. The palate is dry and full-bodied, with silky tannins and a lovely chocolate, berry aftertaste.
Aged in oak for 36 months, then 24 months bottle aging. $29.96 in the Bottle Club®.
Look also for the Terredavino Roero Arneis, available for only $9.96 in the Bottle Club®.
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