2024 Montaribaldi La Consolina Barbera d'Asti

The 'Azienda agricola Montaribaldi' is a family business, located in the middle of the Langhe hills in the small village of Barbaresco. The grapes of Montaribaldi grow between the vineyards of Angelo Gaja's famous winery. Not the least to have as neighbors. The owners of the Montaribaldi winery, the brothers Luciano and Roberto Taliano consider themselves lucky with their plots of land, which are spread out in the Langhe and Monferrato hills. Wine has been made here for centuries and even Unesco appreciates the interplay between man and nature by recently including this region in the prestigious World Heritage List. Although the Montaribaldi winery has existed for much longer, the brothers have not been active in wine terms for that long, since 1994. But together with winemaker Carlo Arnulfo they are already making beautiful Piemonte wines with a great price/quality ratio.

The family produces some of the most famous wines from the Piedmont region: Barbaresco DOCG, Barolo DOCG, Barbera d'Alba DOC, Barbera d'Asti DOCG, Roero Arneis. They offer a complete range of wines, from grapes that are typical of this region. Typical for this winery is that the wines have their origins in Piedmont, are always recognizable as a 'Montaribaldi' wine and are grown and produced sustainably. As they call it themselves: making 'vineyard wines' sets them apart from others.

The Barbera d'Asti La Consolina comes from vineyards located in the municipality of Costigliole d'Asti - and this is the place where the most beautiful Barbera D'Asti's come from. The vineyard has a south-eastern location at an altitude of 200 meters and was planted in 1960. The terroir consists of a sandy soil with marl and limestone in the upper layers. It is therefore not surprising that the La Consolina has such a beautiful mineral nose and aftertaste. The Barbera grapes are harvested between the end of September and the first half of October, after which the grapes are destemmed and crushed. They are then placed in stainless steel thermo-conditioned tanks where the alcoholic fermentation takes place. The alcoholic fermentation lasts about a week at a temperature of 27-29 ° C.

The wine then remains on its lees for 3 months (temperature of 20-22 ° C) to complete the malolactic fermentation. Then the wine is allowed to mature quietly for another 4 months (at a very low temperature) and finally, in the summer after the harvest, the Barbera d'Asti La Consolina is bottled and after a few months of storage in the cellars of Montaribaldi the wine becomes available.

Color, aroma and taste of Montaribaldi La Consolina 2024

The wine shows a bright ruby red color with purple reflections. In the nose aromas of ripe red fruits such as cherries and plums emerge, with subtle spicy notes. In the mouth La Consolina is medium-bodied with a good structure, a lively acidity and soft tannins. The finish is fresh, elegant and friendly, which makes the wine very suitable for everyday meals and a variety of dishes.

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Wine and food pairings with Montaribaldi La Consolina

• Tagliatelle with Bolognese sauce – the fresh acidity of the Barbera cuts beautifully through the creaminess of the sauce and supports the meat.
• Oven-baked chicken with rosemary and garlic – the juicy poultry and spicy note complement the soft fruit and spiciness in the wine.
• Roasted Pepper Risotto with Parmesan – the savoury notes in this dish are beautifully balanced by the fresh and fruity style of the wine.
• Eggplant parmigiana – the combination of tomato, grilled vegetables and melted cheese goes beautifully with the acidity and structure of Barbera.
• Beef stew with balsamic vinegar and sage – a rich, earthy pairing that accentuates the depth and soft tannins of the wine.
• Duck and orange peel ravioli – a luxurious combination in which fruit and savoury flavours enhance each other in harmony with the elegant Barbera style.