Barbera is a red Italian wine grape variety from Piedmont in Northern Italy. It produces good yields and is known for deep colour, full body, low tannins and high level of acidity.

Vineyard Region: Yarra Valley 

Grape Variety: 100% Barbera

Vineyard Planted: 1996

Wine Analysis: Alc/Vol. 14.0%

Harvest Date: March 2022

Bottling Date: June 2023

Total Production: 1500 Bottles

Bottle Size: 750 ml Standard

Winemaking: De-stemmed grapes into open fermenting vats. Juice was inoculated with suitable yeast culture, the cap was hand plunged 3 times daily, with total maceration time of 15 days. The fermented wine was pressed into tanks to undergo malolactic fermentation.

Maturation: In 225 Litre two and three year old French Oak Barrels, for a period of 14 months. The wine was then blended and clarified prior to bottling.

Colour: Ruby Red.

Aromas: Black cherries and plum fruits are surrounded by notes of mocha.

Palate: Is medium bodied with mixed spice. Fine tannins give this wine great elegance and a lovely, smooth finish.

Peak Drinking: Until 2030.

Released: July 2023.