# Velo Barbera (2023)

- **Producer:** Torrevilla
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Barbera
- **Region:** Lombardia, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €13
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blackberry, red plum, red cherry, malolactic

## About this wine

The Velo Barbera 2023 is a red wine from Torrevilla, a cooperative producer located in Provincia di Pavia, Lombardy, Italy. This 100% Barbera wine is notable for its presentation in a can, reflecting a commitment to sustainability. While Barbera is native to Piedmont, this bottling offers a taste from the Lombardy region. Torrevilla comprises 120 member families managing 500 hectares of vineyards, emphasizing quality and tradition with innovative practices. The Velo Barbera 2023 received a rating of 4 out of 5 Boxtoppen points.

## Interesting facts

- Known as 'il vino del popolo' (the people's wine).
- Presented in an eco-friendly can.
- Lombardy is its home, not Piedmont.
- Rated 4 out of 5 Boxtoppen points.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant acidity is excellent for cutting through the richness of fatty meats and tomato-based sauces, while its medium body and compliant tannins complement a range of proteins and hearty dishes. Its fruit-forward nature also bridges well with earthy flavors.

## Wine making process

The Velo Barbera 2023 is produced by Torrevilla using 100% Barbera grapes from Provincia di Pavia. The winemaking process involves twelve days of temperature-controlled fermentation with skin maceration, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine then undergoes racking, clarification, stabilization, and filtration. It is aged for six months in stainless steel tanks to maintain its freshness. Harvest typically takes place in the third week of September.