{"product_id":"uvaggio-barbera-lodi-2014","title":"Uvaggio Barbera Lodi 2014","description":"\u003cp style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eUvaggio Barbera Lodi is made from 100% Barbera - 50 years old\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eAn oft misunderstood and vastly underappreciated grape variety, Barbera posseses charms just awaiting discovery. Consigned to life in Piedmont as the second banana to the more glamorous, special-occasion Nebbiolo that goes into Barolo and Barbaresco, Barbera is what the locals drink daily. Its low tannins and higher acidity amplify its fruit while supporting the grape’s savory nature. While here in California it should be so lucky to have this level of prominence, ours is full, flavorful and firm. It has aromas of vanilla, toasty oak and heady dark fruits, all becoming more evident on the palate with a small burst of flavor. Its inherent complexity allows it to pair with just about anything you’re cooking, Mediterranean or not.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eThis remnant vineyard is one of four 'test blocks' that was planted for Gallo many decades ago, to evalute Barbera in Lodi for a contribution in elevating the quality and style of their Hearty Burgundy.\u003cbr\u003eUvaggio Barbera is full, rich and structured with aromas of toasty oak and ripe berries, plus flavors of stone fruit like cherry and plum; it possesses a complex finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eOur mature vines are grafted to an old clone which has been cultivated in California since around the 1880’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eWe used a yeast strain isolated in Barolo and immediately following the alcoholic fermentation and pressing, we filled the wine to barrels for a malo-lactic conversion in wood. It was minimally handled and racked just once during winter. Total aging in cooperage was eight months and it consisted of 24% new French oak, 30% once used French oak, with the balance in fairly neutral French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eBottled in Jul 2015; 14.2% alcohol, pH 3.39 \u0026amp; TA 7.1 g\/l\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e95% Barbera - Leventini Vineyard \u003cbr\u003e3% Barbera - Firefall Vineyard\u003cbr\u003e2% Charbono - Arrastra Vineyard\u003cbr\u003e95% Lodi AVA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eIts inherent complexity allows it to pair with just about anything you’re cooking, Mediterranean or not.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuperfresh raspberry aromas, rich cherry flavors and a texture that helps all that fruit cling to the palate make this medium-bodied wine compelling. It feels firm and structured due to good acidity, which supports the surprisingly bright and layered fruit flavors very well. Wine Enthusiast 90 Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uvaggio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948986298415,"sku":"C0EE485002BAL","price":23.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/uvaggio_barbera_lodi_hq_label.jpg?v=1771486741","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/uvaggio-barbera-lodi-2014","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}