What kind of wine is Piemonte Rosso Passito DOC 'Spasso' 2021 - Vite Colte?

The Piemonte Rosso Passito DOC 'Spasso' 2021 - Vite Colte is a red passito wine born in the heart of Piedmont, a land of hills and great winemaking traditions. It is made from Barbera grapes, left to dry naturally on the vine: a method that concentrates sugars and aromas, giving the wine an intense and velvety personality. This red stands out for its full body, soft and enveloping sip, capable of combining a pleasant sweetness with the typical elegance of Barbera. A modern wine, yet rooted in the best practices of Piedmontese viticulture.

Vintage details

The 2021 vintage was characterized by a balanced climate, with warm days and cool nights that favored homogeneous grape ripening. This allowed for healthy and concentrated Barbera grapes, ideal for the production of a passito with great aromatic balance. The result is a wine with a mature profile, rich in aromas and with an important structure, perfectly balanced by the natural freshness of the grape variety.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes for the Piemonte Rosso Passito DOC 'Spasso' 2021 - Vite Colte are harvested when they have reached an optimal degree of drying directly on the vine. Once brought to the cellar, the grapes are vinified in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of around 25°C, with long macerations that allow for full extraction of color and aromas. After malolactic fermentation – a process that makes the wine softer by reducing its natural acidity – the wine ages for about six months in small oak barrels (barriques). This maturation period gives it complexity and depth, harmoniously blending fruity and spicy notes from the wood.

Tasting notes

The Piemonte Rosso Passito DOC 'Spasso' 2021 - Vite Colte captivates the sight, smell, and palate with its elegance and softness.

Color

It presents a deep ruby red color, with purple nuances that reveal its concentration and youth. Brilliant in the glass, it already promises complexity and warmth.

Nose

On the nose, intense aromas of ripe red fruits – cherries, plums, and blackberries – emerge, intertwined with hints of jam and delicate toasted and vanilla notes from the wood aging. A broad, engaging bouquet that evolves over time with nuances of sweet spices and cocoa.

Palate

On the palate, it is warm and velvety, with soft tannins and a balanced structure. The typical sweetness of passito integrates perfectly with the natural acidity of Barbera, providing balance and a long, harmonious finish. The finish is enveloping, with fruity returns and a pleasant sensation of warmth.

Food pairings with Piemonte Rosso Passito DOC 'Spasso' 2021 - Vite Colte

This red passito surprises with its versatility at the table. Perfect as a meditation wine, it also gives its best when paired with rich and flavorful dishes. Ideal with:

• Aged and blue cheeses
• Braised or roasted red meats
• Traditional Piedmontese dishes, such as Brasato al Barolo
• Dark chocolate desserts or red fruit-based desserts

It is the perfect choice for an important dinner or for an unforgettable gift.

Storage and aging: how to store Piemonte Rosso Passito DOC 'Spasso' 2021 - Vite Colte

To preserve its characteristics over time, it is advisable to store the Piemonte Rosso Passito DOC 'Spasso' 2021 - Vite Colte in a cool place, away from light and at a constant temperature of around 14-16°C. The bottle should be kept lying down, so that the cork remains moist. Thanks to its concentration and structure, this wine has excellent aging potential: it can evolve for several years, enriching itself with more complex and harmonious notes. Excellent today, but even more surprising after 5-8 years of aging in the cellar.