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Cascina Penna-Currado Barbera d'Alba Superiore Carra 2023

$5999

This cuvée comes from the sun-soaked Carrà vineyard in Monforte d'Alba, where old vines planted in 1965 merge with younger parcels in naturally biodiverse terrain. Seven days of cold maceration and whole-cluster fermentation in traditional botti create concentrated fruit without overripeness—plums and blueberries with spicy character. The altitude and direct Alps exposure keep acidity vibrant, making this simultaneously modern and classically structured.

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  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

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  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Antonio Galloni

93 points

"Tasted from cask, the 2023 Barbera d’Alba Carrà is hugely promising. It’s one of my favorite wines in this range so far. Deep and explosive, the 2023 offers a captivating mix of dark fruit, along with a host of complicating floral, savory and mineral overtones. It’s a very serious wine in the making. That’s not terribly surprising, given how captivating the Barberas were at Vietti during the Currados’ tenure." —Antonio Galloni

More about Cascina Penna-Currado

Cascina Penna-Currado is the project of Luca Currado Vietti and Elena Penna, formerly of Piedmont powerhouse Vietti. Luca made the wine — some of the best, most highly-regarded Piemontese wines of the past 20 years — while Elena handled sales and hospitality.

The family sold the estate to an American businessman in 2016, but Luca and Elena stayed on to make wine. The couple's 2023 departure rocked the wine world. In the intervening years, they’ve acquired prime parcels in Serralunga, at the top of the cru of Lazzarito.

They farm 20 hectares of vines, planted to Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, and the rare white grape Timorasso.

These two winemakers, joined by their children Giulia and Michele, have Piedmont in their veins. Their skills are undeniable, having been tested for decades in the construct of their work at Vietti. This extremely personal project, now allows them new avenues through which to express their passion for the vine and for Piedmont’s rich history.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Barbera

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Earthy , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

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