Barbera Monferrato La Tenaglia 2003
Monferrato La Tenaglia from the 2003 vintage is a red wine produced by Tenuta la Tenaglia. The vineyard is located at an altitude of 450 metres in Serralunga di Crea, a short distance from the historic sanctuary of Santuario di Crea and the surrounding nature park.
Serralunga di Crea lies in the north-western Italian region of Piemonte, which literally means “at the foot of the mountain” and is surrounded by the Alps. Piemonte is considered one of the world's most prestigious wine regions and is known for its small, family-run vineyards with an enormous focus on terroir. The landscape is marked by dramatic, steep hills that are often shrouded in thick morning fog in the autumn, which protects the grapes and gives a long ripening.
The wine carries the classification Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) under the appellation Monferrato. This is a broad appellation that covers the hills in the provinces of Asti and Alessandria, and the area is today listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Monferrato is one of Italy's most flexible appellations and acts as an umbrella for a large number of different wine types. The area is recognised for its strong regional identity and high stylistic variation.
This red wine is made from the Italian grape variety Barbera. The grape is particularly widespread in Piemonte, where it makes up an important part of local wine production, but it is also grown in areas such as California. The wine is estate-bottled and has an alcohol content of 12.5%.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Piedmont
Piedmont (which literally means "at the foot of the mountain") is located in northwestern Italy, surrounded by the Alps. It is considered one of the world's absolute most prestigious wine regions. The area is known for small, passionate, family-run wineries and a huge focus on terroir (how the soil and microclimate affect the wine).
Classic characteristics of Piedmont:
The royal wines: This is where the world-famous, complex and expensive red wines Barolo and Barbaresco come from (both made from 100% Nebbiolo).
Everyday heroes: In addition to Nebbiolo, the region is famous for the grapes Barbera (juicy, acidic and incredibly popular) and Dolcetto (dark, soft and fruity).
The white and sweet: Piedmont also makes the crisp white wine Gavi and the famous, lightly sparkling dessert bubbles Moscato d'Asti.
The landscape: Dramatic, steep hills – especially in the Langhe sub-area. The hills are often shrouded in thick morning mist in autumn, which protects the grapes and allows for a long, perfect ripening.
Gastronomy: An absolute mecca for food lovers. The area is world famous for the exclusive white truffles from Alba, hazelnuts and rich, simmered dishes that scream with a glass of local red wine.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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