'Mounbè' Cascina degli Ulivi - Bellotti 2012

The ‘Mounbè’ from Cascina degli Ulivi is the result of the passionate work of Stefano Bellotti, one of the most esteemed and well-known winemakers in the world of biodynamic wines from Piedmont. His vision of the vineyard as part of a broader and more general ecosystem has led him to create a company where viticulture coexists with other types of agricultural production and livestock farming. All productive activities take place in an uncontaminated context, and the wine reflects this minimalist philosophy that is very respectful of the raw material. The result is a red wine with a genuine and territorial character and a pleasant and immediate sip.

The ‘Mounbè’ from Cascina degli Ulivi, owned by Stefano Bellotti, is born on the hills of the countryside of Novi Ligure, in the south of Piedmont. The estate covers an area of 22 hectares and is divided into several plots. In the countryside, the principles of biodynamics are applied using only sulfur, copper, horn manure, horn silica, and natural preparations. The inter-row areas are kept grassy, also using the practice of green manuring. The cuvée is made with grapes from different parcels of Barbera, integrated with a small percentage of Dolcetto and Ancellotta. The vineyards are cultivated in sunny hilly areas, characterized by the presence of clay and limestone soils, very suitable for the needs of red berry varieties. The harvest takes place by hand towards the end of September with the selection of the best bunches. The grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and a maceration on the skins of about 5 weeks with periodic pump-overs. The wine matures on the fine lees in oak barrels of 25 and 50 hl for 24 months, and in tonneaux of 5 to 7 hl for another 24 months.

The ‘Mounbè’ produced by Cascina degli Ulivi is one of the symbolic labels of this interesting reality, conducted with artisanal care and love for the land by Stefano Bellotti. A red that focuses on finesse and a delicate expressive nuance. Of a beautiful dark ruby red color, it reveals rich and intense aromas of ripe cherry, blueberry, black currant, red plum, spicy notes, hints of tobacco, and noble woods. Broad and full-bodied, it has a well-integrated tannic texture with juicy and expressive fruit, which anticipates a fresh and persistent finish.