Barbera dell'Oltrepò Pavese VIGNA PREDA DOC VANZINI
| Sommelier score | 92/100 | 2026 |
| Winery | VANZINI |
| Denomination | Oltrepò Pavese Doc |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Grapes | Barbera, Croatina, Uva Rara |
| Alcohol content | 13,00% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Winery headquarter | VANZINI - San Damiano Al Colle (PV) - Fraz. Barbaleone, 7 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Milanese cutlet, Cold cuts and salami, Medium-aged cheeses, Pasta all'amatriciana, Pasta with meat sauce, mushroom risotto, Scallops with mushrooms, Meat and game stew, Sliced beef |
| Region | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Style | Medium-bodied and fragrant |
| Wine list | Barbera |
Barbera dell'Oltrepò Pavese DOC “Vigna Preda” from Cantina Vanzini is a red wine produced in the hills of Oltrepò Pavese, an area historically dedicated to the cultivation of Barbera. The vineyards are located on clay-limestone soils rich in marl and sandstone, in a hilly area ideal for obtaining wines of great structure and elegance. It is obtained mainly from Barbera grapes, with possible small percentages of Croatina and Rare Grapes according to local tradition. Winemaking takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature for about ten days with maceration on the skins, thus extracting color, aromas and structure. The wine then continues its aging in French oak barriques for 18 months and then again in steel for another 12 months.
Characteristics of this wine from the Vanzini Winery
From an organoleptic point of view it has an intense ruby red colour with purple reflections. On the nose it is intense and complex, with vinous notes accompanied by floral hints of purple and scents of ripe red fruits such as cherry, raspberry, plum and berries. In the mouth it is structured and elegant, with soft and velvety tannins well integrated and a pleasant aromatic persistence.
Recommended pairings with this red wine
In food pairings, it pairs very well with red meats, braised meats, game, tasty risottos, and first courses with meat sauces and aged cheeses. Thanks to its structure, it also pairs perfectly with traditional Lombard cuisine. Serve at a temperature of 16-18°C.