The Wine List

Castagnolo

Orvieto Doc Classico Superiore

Bio Vegan

It is the most modern and innovative interpretation of the Orvieto Classico tradition. It is the result of an accurate quality selection in our vineyards and expresses all the potential of an area extremely suitable for grape production. Extremely drinkable and complex, it is the best example of our passion for wine.

Vineyard extension:
about 15 ha
Exposure:
South-West
Altitude:
200-300 above sea level
Soil:
Sedimentary, with the presence of marine fossils, pebbles and calcareous agglomerations
Training system:
Double Guyot
Planting density:
4500 plants per hectare
Yield per hectare:
about 70 quintals
Harvest:
Manual
Harvest period:
August-September
Fermentation:
With autochthonous yeasts, in steel for 20 days
Fermentation temperature:
15-20 °C
Agriculture:
Biodynamic inspired. In our vineyards we do not use herbicides. We don't use pesticides. The fertilizations are carried out with biodynamic preparations, shredded pruning and green manure of grasses and legumes.
Age of vines:
30 years
Color:
Brilliant straw-yellow
Scent:
Fruity, with an intense and complex bouquet
Taste:
Mineral and persistent, it has natural drinkability and structure
Pairing:
This wine is the ideal accompaniment for seafood appetisers, first courses, boiled and grilled fish, white meat. It is also an excellent aperitif
Serving temperature:
10-12 °C

Grechetto

Umbria IGT White

Bio Vegan

The Grechetto represents the most ancient and traditional grape variety of our area, being cultivated since Etruscan and Roman times. Our interpretation is a soft and intense wine, with pleasantness and drinkability. Its structure gives a definite importance and a great personality to the wine.

Vineyard extension:
about 5 ha
Exposure:
South-West
Altitude:
200-300 above sea level
Soil:
Sedimentary, with the presence of marine fossils, pebbles and calcareous agglomerations
Training system:
Double Guyot
Planting density:
4500 plants per hectare
Yield per hectare:
about 70 quintals
Harvest:
Manual
Harvest period:
August-September
Fermentation:
With autochthonous yeasts, in steel for 20 days
Fermentation temperature:
15-20 °C
Agriculture:
Biodynamic inspired. In our vineyards we do not use herbicides. We don't use pesticides. The fertilizations are carried out with biodynamic preparations, shredded pruning and green manure of grasses and legumes.
Age of vines:
30 years
Color:
Brilliant straw-yellow
Scent:
Fruity and rich
Taste:
Varietal, round and complex, with mature fruit and light almond finish
Pairing:
It goes very well with first courses, shellfish, boiled or baked fish, various types of fried foods and white meat
Serving temperature:
10-12 °C

Luigi e Giovanna

Orvieto Doc Classico Superiore

Bio Vegan

“The story of love for life and wine a family of old Italian tradition. A lake, rocks and grapes that inherit, secrets passed through generations. 50 years of passion 50 harvests of love.”

Year 2011 represents the fiftieth anniversary of the Barberani wine estate. The story of our family has always been written by two figures, Luigi and Giovanna - and has been characterised by their respective passions: the indigenous grapes and the Botrytis. The local varieties reflect the most ancient tradition of our area and denote wines of great structure and complexity. The Botrytis “Noble Rot” enhances the elegance and the aromatic quality of our grapes, in a voluptuous play of poetry and feelings. From the union of these two passionate visions, “LUIGI E GIOVANNA”, comes the most representative wine of this mutual love for wine and life.

Vineyard extension:
about 2.5 ha
Exposure:
South-West
Altitude:
200-300 above sea level
Soil:
Sedimentary, with the presence of marine fossils, pebbles and calcareous agglomerations
Training system:
Double Guyot
Planting density:
4500 plants per hectare
Yield per hectare:
about 60 quintals
Harvest:
Manual
Harvest period:
September-October
Fermentation:
With autochthonous yeasts, in steel for 20 days
Malolactic Fermentation:
Spontaneous, with indigenous bacteria
Fermentation temperature:
15-20 °C
Agriculture:
Biodynamic inspired. In our vineyards we do not use herbicides. We don't use pesticides. The fertilizations are carried out with biodynamic preparations, shredded pruning and green manure of grasses and legumes.
Age of vines:
30 years
Color:
Intense straw-yellow
Scent:
Fruity, tropical and elegant
Taste:
Harmoniously complex and pleasantly drinkable
Pairing:
Optimal joining with complex first dishes, crustaceans, fish, mixed fried food and white meat
Serving temperature:
12-15 °C

Amore

Umbria IGT Rosato

Bio Vegan

Our rosè is particularly appreciated for its mellow, floral, fresh fruity notes. AMORE is a delicate and fragrant rosè. The grapes are picked by hand twenty days before maturity so to retain freshness and notes of strawberries and cranberries. An easy drinking rosé, with passionate character like if we celebrate a youthful summery love full of vibrant excitement.

Vineyard extension:
about 2,5 ha
Exposure:
North-Est
Altitude:
200-300 above sea level
Soil:
Sedimentary, with the presence of marine fossils, pebbles and calcareous agglomerations
Training system:
Double Guyot
Planting density:
4500 plants per hectare
Yield per hectare:
about 70 quintals
Harvest:
Manual
Harvest period:
September
Fermentation:
With autochthonous yeasts, in steel for 20 days
Fermentation temperature:
25-30 °C
Agriculture:
Biodynamic inspired. In our vineyards we do not use herbicides. We don't use pesticides. The fertilizations are carried out with biodynamic preparations, shredded pruning and green manure of grasses and legumes.
Age of vines:
30 years
Color:
Brilliant soft pink
Scent:
Wild strawberry, currant, citrus flowers
Flavor:
Fresh fruit, peach, strawberry and raspberry
Pairing:
Perfect match with raw fish and shellfish, pasta with vegetables, ice cream or fresh fruit.
Serving temperature:
12-14 °C

Foresco

Umbria IGT Red

Bio Vegan

A blend that is by now a classic with Bordeaux style. It shows that our area can produce classy Reds with great body and drinkability, beside prestigious white wines.

Vineyard extension:
about 11 ha
Exposure:
North-Est
Altitude:
200-300 above sea level
Soil:
Sedimentary, with the presence of marine fossils, pebbles and calcareous agglomerations
Training system:
Double Guyot
Planting density:
4500 plants per hectare
Yield per hectare:
about 60 quintals
Harvest:
Manual
Harvest period:
September
Fermentation:
With autochthonous yeasts, in steel for 20 days
Malolactic Fermentation:
Spontaneous, with indigenous bacteria
Fermentation temperature:
25-30 °C
Agriculture:
Biodynamic inspired. In our vineyards we do not use herbicides. We don't use pesticides. The fertilizations are carried out with biodynamic preparations, shredded pruning and green manure of grasses and legumes.
Age of vines:
30 years
Color:
Brilliant ruby-red
Scent:
Intense and balanced with mulberry and fruity aromas
Taste:
Elegant, harmonic and silky
Pairing:
This wine is perfect with first courses, grilled and spit-roasted Red and white meat, game and wild meat dishes
Serving temperature:
16-18 °C

Polvento

Umbria IGT Red

Bio Vegan

This vineyard was planted 30 years ago, looking to the future high potential of what our land could yield. The vineyard has been conceived and designed with absolute attention to the quality of the final product. Keeping continue competition between vines and grass in the fields, spontaneously decrease yields per hectare, enhancing the character of the grapes. The musts are rich and fruity. Their extreme concentration is natural, without artificially forcing, and in total respect of the organoleptic characteristics of the grapes. Polvento is a full-bodied wine with intensity, elegance and incredible longevity.

Vineyard extension:
about 2,5 ha
Exposure:
North-Est
Altitude:
200-300 above sea level
Soil:
Sedimentary, with the presence of marine fossils, pebbles and calcareous agglomerations
Training system:
Double Guyot
Planting density:
4500 plants per hectare
Yield per hectare:
about 60 quintals
Harvest:
Manual
Harvest period:
September
Fermentation:
With autochthonous yeasts, in steel for 20 days
Malolactic Fermentation:
Spontaneous, with indigenous bacteria
Fermentation temperature:
25-30 °C
Agriculture:
Biodynamic inspired. In our vineyards we do not use herbicides. We don't use pesticides. The fertilizations are carried out with biodynamic preparations, shredded pruning and green manure of grasses and legumes.
Age of vines:
30 years
Color:
Intense ruby-red color
Scent:
Intense, penetrating and pleasantly fruity
Taste:
Elegant, with a balanced and smooth body
Pairing:
This wine is great for grilled and spit roasted red meat, game and wild meat dishes, very good with aged cheeses too
Serving temperature:
16-18 °C

Calcaia

Orvieto Doc Classico Superiore Muffa Nobile Sweet “Botrytis”

Bio Vegan

On autumn mornings, the Calcaia vineyards are surrounded by a thick fog. The grapes, in this particular micro-climate condition, are gradually affected by a particular rot, the “Botrytis Cinerea”. This microscopic fungus, that is usually harmful, transforms itself into the amazing Noble Rot only if certain fundamental weather occurrences take places: alternating humid mornings and sunny ventilated evenings. This Rot, tends to progressively dehydrate the grapes, concentrating sugar and acidity. The “Botrytis Cinerea” enriches and exalts the complexity of the wine, giving unique and unmistakable aromatic and tasting notes. The Botritys Cinerea operates in different time on every different grape and vine. The harvesters are trained to pick only the grapes that have the “rotten” effect, leaving on the vines those grapes that are not ready. For this reason we need almost five or six different harvests, during November and December, to complete the crop. The musts that we obtain are very rich, perfumed and concentrated. The fermentation is slow and constant for a long period of time and stops naturally. The first official vintage was 1986 although the experimentation started in the late seventies, guided by the hand and passion of Luigi Barberani.

Vineyard extension:
about 6 ha
Exposure:
South-West
Altitude:
200-300 above sea level
Soil:
Sedimentary, with the presence of marine fossils, pebbles and calcareous agglomerations
Training system:
Double Guyot
Planting density:
4500 plants per hectare
Yield per hectare:
about 30 quintals
Harvest:
Manual
Harvest period:
October-December
Fermentation:
With autochthonous yeasts, in steel for 20 days
Fermentation temperature:
15-20 °C
Agriculture:
Biodynamic inspired. In our vineyards we do not use herbicides. We don't use pesticides. The fertilizations are carried out with biodynamic preparations, shredded pruning and green manure of grasses and legumes.
Age of vines:
30 years
Color:
Golden yellow
Scent:
Elegant and fascinating bouquet, with honey, spices and saffron
Taste:
Noble, persuasive and harmoniously mellow flavour, it is sweet and persistent
Pairing:
It is perfect with “pâté de foie gras” appetisers and it is excellent with herbed, goat and sharp cheeses. It also goes well with biscuits. It is simply a marvellous meditation wine
Serving temperature:
12-14 °C

Moscato Passito

Umbria IGT White Sweet

Bio Vegan

The Moscato grape, always a part of our company vineyards, dries in a natural way on the vines under the Umbrian sun. At the beginning of September, the warm sunlight dries the golden clusters, concentrating the sugar, while fresh evening air has the effect of intensifying the varietal aromas of this wonderful grape. This particular drying technique magnifies the intense aromatic qualities and great enjoyability of this wine, making it unique for its concentration and elegance. A great meditation wine.

Vineyard extension:
about 2 ha
Exposure:
South-West
Altitude:
200-300 above sea level
Soil:
Sedimentary, with the presence of marine fossils, pebbles and calcareous agglomerations
Training system:
Double Guyot
Planting density:
4500 plants per hectare
Yield per hectare:
about 30 quintals
Harvest:
Manual
Harvest period:
September
Fermentation:
With autochthonous yeasts, in steel for 20 days
Fermentation temperature:
15-20 °C
Agriculture:
Biodynamic inspired. In our vineyards we do not use herbicides. We don't use pesticides. The fertilizations are carried out with biodynamic preparations, shredded pruning and green manure of grasses and legumes.
Age of vines:
30 years
Color:
Amber and deep yellow
Scent:
Floreal with tropical fruits, peaches and apricot
Taste:
Apricot and citruses, confit and almond, persistent, fine and elegant
Pairing:
It goes well with oven cakes, fruit, almond and nut tarts, cookies. It is a marvellous sipping wine
Serving temperature:
12-14 °C

Aleatico Passito

Umbria IGT Red Sweet

The Aleatico is a traditional grape variety from the hills along Lake Corbara. It has an ancient and mystic Etruscan origin. Based on in-depth research of the particular organoleptic evolutionary notes of some ancient bottles of our red production, in 2000, we were inspired with the idea of planting an experimental vineyard of Aleatico grapes. After a careful clonal selection, in full respect of the traditional slips, in 2002, we planted this wonderful vineyard, on the highest hill with a planting system that tends to rise the ventilation of the vineyard. The berries are bright red, thick and with fragrant pulp. They slowly dry up on the vine during the windy days of September. With ageing it acquires an extraordinary complexity and a sweet and intense perfume.

Vineyard extension:
about 1,5 ha
Exposure:
North-Est
Altitude:
200-300 above sea level
Soil:
Sedimentary, with the presence of marine fossils, pebbles and calcareous agglomerations
Training system:
Double Guyot
Planting density:
4500 plants per hectare
Yield per hectare:
about 30 quintals
Harvest:
Manual
Harvest period:
September
Fermentation:
With autochthonous yeasts, in steel for 20 days
Malolactic Fermentation:
Spontaneous, with indigenous bacteria
Fermentation temperature:
25-30 °C
Agriculture:
Biodynamic inspired. In our vineyards we do not use herbicides. We don't use pesticides. The fertilizations are carried out with biodynamic preparations, shredded pruning and green manure of grasses and legumes.
Age of vines:
30 years
Color:
Intense ruby-red
Scent:
Fruity, hints of red berries and confit
Taste:
Full, warm and harmonious. With persistent tannins that mitigates the sweetness, fine and elegant
Pairing:
It can be accompanied with pastry and with jam and nuts crostatas. Fantastic after any meal itself, with chocolate, cigars and pipe
Serving temperature:
12-14 °C

VINOSO

Umbria IGT White

Bio Vegan

Our passion and love for the land and the grapes has led us to go beyond current wine-making standards, to overcome the limitations of academic dogmas, while maintaining a total respect of tradition.

This wine is made with indigenous grapes. It has aromatic notes of ripe, tropical fruit and iodine, with a natural, fruity softness. It reflects the oldest flavors of the tradition of our territory.

Vineyard extension:
about 1 ha
Exposure:
South-West
Altitude:
200-300 above sea level
Soil:
Sedimentary, with the presence of marine fossils, pebbles and calcareous agglomerations
Training system:
Double Guyot
Planting density:
4500 plants per hectare
Yield per hectare:
about 60 quintals
Harvest:
Manual
Harvest period:
September
Fermentation:
With autochthonous yeasts, in steel for 20 days
Fermentation temperature:
15-20 °C
Agriculture:
Biodynamic inspired. In our vineyards we do not use herbicides. We don't use pesticides. The fertilizations are carried out with biodynamic preparations, shredded pruning and green manure of grasses and legumes.
Age of vines:
30 years
Color:
Straw-yellow
Scent:
Complex, with hints of ripe fruit, tropical fruit and grape skins
Taste:
Dry, fresh and persistent, it has natural softness and good structure, enveloping, with a slightly almond finish
Ageing:
36 months in stainless steel in contact with the lees
Pairing:
We recommend pairing it with appetisers including fresh fish, delicately flavoured pasta, roasted or boiled fish, white meat
Serving temperature:
10-12 °C

PINOT NERO

Umbria IGT Red

Bio Vegan

"A nectar divine, one hectare of wine."

Back in 1988, Luigi Barberani, Burgundy wine lover, selected French Pinot Noir vine plants, believing he could make a great wine based on this extraordinary grape variety, even in our soils. After 30 years, only in special occasions with particular pedoclimatic conditions, Luigi's dream becomes true.

Vineyard extension:
about 1 ha
Exposure:
North-Est
Altitude:
200-300 above sea level
Soil:
Sedimentary, with the presence of marine fossils, pebbles and calcareous agglomerations
Training system:
Double Guyot
Planting density:
4500 plants per hectare
Yield per hectare:
about 50 quintals
Harvest:
Manual
Harvest period:
August
Fermentation:
With autochthonous yeasts, in steel for 20 days
Malolactic Fermentation:
Spontaneous, with indigenous bacteria
Fermentation temperature:
25-30 °C
Agriculture:
Biodynamic inspired. In our vineyards we do not use herbicides. We don't use pesticides. The fertilizations are carried out with biodynamic preparations, shredded pruning and green manure of grasses and legumes.
Age of vines:
30 years
Color:
Bright ruby-red
Scent:
Intense and balanced, with hints of blackberries and ripe fruit
Taste:
Elegant, harmonious, balanced, with velvety body
Pairing:
It goes well with roasted red and white meats, grilled and skewered, with poultry and game
Serving temperature:
16-18 °C