“Tulin” Barbera d’Alba DOC 2021

Pelissero | Piedmont
Pelissero Az. Agr. Vitivinicola | Via Ferrere 19 | IT 12050 Treiso

05313321 · 0,75 l · 37,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping7 units available

At Pelissero, "Tulin" not only stands for a vineyard, but also for a claim. The extremely rare Barbera from this parcel is not a by-product of the Nebbiolo-heavy winery, but an independent, uncompromisingly sophisticated interpretation of the Barbera grape variety. In a year like 2021, which united structure, freshness and concentration in a rare balance, this wine reaches a level that sets it apart from the crowd - and clearly places it in the rank of an exceptional wine. The vines grow on calcareous marl with blue clay - a constellation that combines maturity with tension. The yields are low, the selection strict. Tulin is matured for around 18 months in French barriques, with the necessary time and care to get the best out of the grape variety - not more fruit, not more wood, but more depth and complexity.

Dense purple red in the glass with a violet rim. The aroma is focused: black cherry, mulberry, liquorice, tobacco, Mediterranean herbs and a hint of graphite. It is not the aromatic breadth that is effective here, but the depth of expression. On the palate, Tulin is powerful and contoured at the same time: ripe acidity, silky tannins and a density that never tips over into opulence. The wine remains clear, taut and with a long, spicy-mineral finish ... Tulin is not a Barbera to drink on the side. It needs to be focussed and is only produced in the best years. It proves that the grape variety can be far more than just fruity and pleasing: here it shows seriousness, depth and perspective. A great Barbera, made for a long life - and for people who really want to understand it. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Barbera d'Alba Tulin is an outstanding wine with blackberry jam, chocolate, spice, new leather, espresso and spices. It is an excellent example of the heights a Barbera aged in French oak can reach. The style won't be to everyone's taste, but harvestwho want to know what wines of this school are all about will find a fabulous example here." Vinous