2023 Decugnano dei Barbi Mare Antico
Tasting Notes
Bright pale yellow. The nose is expressive and layered, with ripe pear, honeysuckle, and a touch of citrus zest. On the palate, it is textured and refined, showing stone fruit, lemon oil, and a chalky minerality. A persistent finish leaves notes of almond and citrus peel.
About Decugnano dei Barbi
Decugnano dei Barbi is a boutique winery located just outside Orvieto in Umbria, with a winemaking history that dates back to 1212. Revived in 1973 by Claudio Barbi, the estate quickly became a pioneer in the region, even producing Umbria’s first traditional-method sparkling wine. The vineyards sit atop ancient seabed soils rich in marine fossils, lending a distinctive minerality and salinity to the wines. Now run by Claudio’s son Enzo, the estate continues its legacy with a focus on sustainable viticulture and a thoughtful blend of innovation and tradition, crafting expressive wines that reflect the beauty and complexity of their unique terroir.
Winery: Decugnano dei Barbi
Origin: Orvieto Classico Superiore, Umbria, Italy
Vintage: 2023
Wine Type: White Wine - Dry
Variety: 55% Grechetto, 20% Vermentino, 20% Chardonnay, 5% Procanico
Farming: Sustainable
Soil: Sandy, ancient marine sediment
Vineyard: Decugnano dei Barbi Estate Vineyard
Winemaker: Enzo Barbi
Wine Details
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Bottles Per Case: 6
• Grapes from oldest vines
• Fermentation, separate for each variety, in stainless steel vats for 15 days
• 5% was fermented in french oak barriques and underwent malolactic fermentation
• Aged 1 year in bottle prior to release
• pH 3.35