Product Information:
The 2020 is quite intense and generous fruity nose of red berries along with floral and spicy notes, a hint of menthol and hard candy. On the palate medium bodied, showing notable intensity. Structurally the tannins are well integrated in the fruit structure of the wine. Long lasting aftertaste with good freshness.
Vietti says it best, "Perbacco was and still is one of the most important bottles in the history of Langhe for being able to tell the story of this land to many people around the world, while delivering amazing quality at the same time."
Perbacco is made from 100% Nebbiolo parcels all planted in the Barolo region from vines (average 35 years old) and then declassified and bottled under the Langhe D.O.C. designation. Your very own backstage pass to Barolo. The fruit comes from the following Barolo sites: Bricco Boschis, Liste, Brunella, Rocchettevino, Pernanno, Ravera di Monforte and Scarrone. Luca and wife Elena give the Langhe Perbacco as much love and attention in the vineyard and cellar as they would for their top tier Barolo Castiglione.
Delving deeper into the winemaking, the primary fermentation lasts around 3-4 weeks at controlled temperature, followed by malolactic fermentation in steel tanks and/or barriques. Each parcel is processed and aged separately, until the moment when the lots that will be used for Langhe Nebbiolo and those that will continue to age for Barolo Castiglione, are selected. Regarding maturation, after malolactic fermentation, the aging continues in wood barriques and large Slavonian botti for about 18-20 months, at the end of which it is blended in steel for bottling.
Maker:
We owe thanks to Carlo Vietti who started the Vietti winery at the end of the 1800s. Situated, to this day, right in the heart of the Langhe, on the highest point of the medieval village of Castiglione Falletto. Mario Vietti, Carlo's son, returned in 1917 after many years from living in the United States, and took the reins of the company, armed with the knowledge of modern techniques he elevated the winery to produce higher-quality wines. By the end of the 1950s, daughter Luciana Vietti had inherited the winery, together with her husband Alfredo Currado an oenologist and fellow art lover, they merged their knowledge of wine with art and culture. Since 1974 certain Vietti wines have been dressed with specially-designed original works (lithographs, xylographies, etchings, silkscreens, linocuts) inspired by the wine of that particular vintage.
From the beginning Vietti has been about commitment and vision, culture and passion. These are the keywords that have contributed to the growth of the Vietti winery and brand, universally recognised today among the best Italian wine labels. The path of quality is traced, thanks to the respect for tradition and careful experimentation, where man and earth have always been able to dialogue. The intellectual, professional, and prospective legacy of Alfredo Currado and Luciana was taken up first, during the 80s, by their son-in-law Mario Cordero and then, starting from the 90s, by their son Luca Currado Vietti, subsequently accompanied by his wife Elena.
In 2016, the Krause Family purchased Vietti. Luca Currado Vietti and wife Elena, continued to process and market the wines producing their final vintage in 2021. Vietti has extended the winemaking properties with new, renowned crus in the denomination of Barolo and Barbaresco. In the Colli Tortonesi area, thanks to the purchase of vineyards, the production of Timorasso had its beginning. As in the past, Vietti maintains those founding values - commitment and vision, culture and passion. The same values that animated Carlo Vietti at the beginning, and all his successors.
Vineyard:
Nebbiolo proved to be in excellent condition in the 2020 season. When it was ready for picking: moderate overnight temperatures led to a rapid accumulation of polyphenols, which were already at excellent levels by the middle of September. Growth was constant, rather than exponential, so the grapes reached full ripeness - in other words optimal sugar levels - between the end of September and early October. In terms of acidity too, the Nebbiolo never suffered the losses typical of short-cycle and hotter vintages. This may be due to early growth resulting from the substantial supply of water at the beginning of the summer, which allowed the vines to physiologically develop in the best possible way. In conclusion, also considering grape ripening control data, the 2020 vintage can be said to be extremely good with points of excellence, especially for the medium-long ageing wines, which are showing characteristics that are perfect for achieving winemaking distinction.
Nose - Crush Flowers, Sweet Dried Cherry, Orange Peel
Sweet dried cherry, herbs, mint, crushed flowers, anise and orange peel grace this striking, alluring Nebbiolo.
Palate - Mid-weight, High Toned Cherry, Graphite
Mirrors aroma, with a notable intensity while retaining an essentially mid-weight style.
Finish - Cool Herbs, Stony Minerality, Fresh
A cool, stony undertone grounds the lively fruit.
The 2020 Langhe Nebbiolo Perbacco is another terrific entry-level wine from Vietti. In this vintage, the Perbacco is especially fine. Sweet dried cherry, herbs, mint, crushed flowers, anise and orange peel grace this striking, alluring Nebbiolo. There’s tons of depth and sheer pedigree, things that have not always been present in recent editions. For years, Perbacco was a very serious wine – some might say almost too serious – for its peer group. Then Vietti pivoted to a simpler style. With the 2020, Perbacco seems to once again be a wine that overdelivers, big time. Quite frankly, the 2020 Perbacco is more satisfying than many Barbarescos and Barolos I tasted this year. Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 92 Points.
Intensely fragrant, with scents of rose petal and mandarin orange, this wine opens into high-toned red-cherry flavors that seem infused with floral freshness. A cool, stony undertone grounds the lively fruit. - Wine & Spirits, 92 Points.
The Finer Details
Style - Red Wine
Varietal - Nebbiolo
Country - Italy
Region - Piedmont
Vintage - 2020
Bottle Size - 1.5L
ABV - 14%
