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Barbera d'Alba DOC - Il Ciotto - Bovio 2024

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Format: 75 cl

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Producer Bovio
Name Barbera d'Alba DOC
Variety Barbera
Vintage 2024
Gradation 14.0%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Red fruits, spices, hints of vanilla
Vinification method Steel fermentation, skin maceration
Region Piedmont
Production area Alba and surroundings
Country Italy
Type Red wine
Aging 6-12 months
Type of cask Oak or steel barrels
Color Intense ruby red
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Recommended consumption 3-5 years
Pairing Red meats, aged cheeses, flavorful dishes
The Barbera d'Alba DOC "Il Ciotto" by Bovio is a wine that expresses the passion and winemaking tradition of the Bovio family, located in the heart of the Langhe, an area renowned for producing wines of excellent quality. This wine is produced exclusively with Barbera grapes, carefully selected from the best rows of the company's vineyards.

A perfect example of a balance between tradition and modernity, "Il Ciotto" undergoes fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures, followed by aging in wooden barrels that enhances the bouquet and structure without overwhelming the characteristic fruit. This process gives the wine an impressive aromatic complexity, where notes of ripe red fruits, such as cherries and plums, are coupled with delicate hints of vanilla and sweet spices.

Visually, it presents an intense ruby red color, with reflections that tend to purple as it ages. On the palate, the Barbera d'Alba "Il Ciotto" reveals a robust but harmonious structure, supported by a lively acidity that ensures freshness and a long-lasting taste. The tannins are well-integrated and soft, making this wine pleasantly drinkable at a young age, but also capable of elegant aging.

Ideal to be served at a temperature of about 16-18°C (61-64°F), it pairs wonderfully with hearty dishes like roasted red meats, game, and aged cheeses.

"Barbera d'Alba DOC Il Ciotto" is not just a wine, but a true sensory experience that tells the story of the Bovio family’s love for their land and their calling for quality viticulture. It is an excellent choice for connoisseurs who wish to immerse themselves in the authentic flavors of the Piedmont wine region. Each sip is a tribute to the richness and diversity of this historic Italian wine region.
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How to serve

Glass:

Medium opening goblet

Serve to:

16-18°C


When to drink it:

This wine is good straight away but you can age it for 2/5 years

Production area


Piedmont

The winery

Azienda Agricola Bovio Gianfranco – Winery in Piemonte (Langhe, La Morra / Castiglione Falletto)

Discover the story and wines of Azienda Agricola Bovio Gianfranco.

Family-run winery in La Morra (Piedmont) producing Barolo and other typical wines of the Langhe, showcasing the estate’s individual crus through parcel-by-parcel vinification and traditional methods.
Region: Piemonte (Langhe, La Morra / Castiglione Falletto)
Country: Italia
Founded: 1976
Grapes: Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, Chardonnay
Family-owned winery operating for multiple generations. Vineyards distributed across the historic crus of La Morra and Castiglione Falletto. Portfolio featuring various Barolo labels as well as Nebbiolo Langhe, Barbera and Dolcetto. Emphasis on parcel-based vinification and traditional methods. Renovated tasting room and wine shop open to the public.
Winery history
The Bovio family has been in La Morra for generations. In the 1950s and 1960s Alessandro Bovio farmed grapes on a small scale. In the 1970s Gianfranco renovated the winery, and in the following years the estate began selling Nebbiolo and Barolo. Since then the estate has expanded and modernized the winery, and management has gradually passed to the next generations.
Production philosophy
The winemaking approach is founded on respect for tradition and the land: each vineyard is vinified separately to express the characteristics of the individual cru, with artisanal care in the vineyard and cellar and aging in large casks where appropriate. Attention is focused on patience, precise management of the parcels and fidelity to the character of the Langhe.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards located in La Morra and partly in Castiglione Falletto, with estate crus designated as Annunziata, Rocchettevino, Parussi, Gattera and Arborina. The estate reports approximately ten hectares of vineyards distributed across the principal MGAs of the Langhe, with vinifications carried out separately by parcel.
Awards and recognitions
Bovio's wines have received high ratings from international critics: in particular, their Barolo expressions have earned high scores from James Suckling, Robert Parker and Wine Spectator across several vintages.

Official Awards

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