About this wine
Ca' Viola's flagship Barbera, from a small 1.5-hectare, south-facing plot of vines averaging 65 years old in Montelupo Albese, planted on shallow, sandy-loamy calcareous soil at 400m altitude. Originally released as 'Langhe Rosso' blending Barbera with a touch of Nebbiolo, it has been 100% Barbera since the 2007 vintage. Deep, meaty and vibrant, with complex leather, graphite, plum and black cherry aromas plus singular balsamic and menthol notes; the palate is dense and full-bodied with zesty acidity and ripe, velvety tannins.
A serious, age-worthy Barbera that shows just how powerful and structured this grape can be in the right hands.
Sommelier's Note
"Named after a small hill ('Bric') that Beppe Caviola loved ('du Luv'), this is Barbera at its most serious — dense, structured, and proof the grape belongs on any fine table."
Food Pairings
A structured Barbera built for the table: grilled red meat, braised short rib, aged hard cheeses.
When to drink it
Special dinners, grilled red meat feasts, cellar-worthy purchase
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Barbera
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Price Range
- $38-48
Terroir & Winemaking
Single 1.5 ha south-facing vineyard in Montelupo Albese, vine age ~65 years, 400m altitude; 20-25 days of maceration/fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks, then 13-18 months aging (mostly large casks, partly used tonneaux). 100% Barbera since 2007 (formerly a Barbera-Nebbiolo blend called Langhe Rosso).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the story behind the name 'Bric du Luv'?
- It refers to a small hill ('bric' in Piedmontese dialect) in Montelupo Albese that Beppe Caviola was especially fond of ('du luv', 'of love').
- Has the wine always been 100% Barbera?
- No — it was originally released as a Langhe Rosso blending Barbera with some Nebbiolo, becoming 100% Barbera from the 2007 vintage onward.
- What does Bric du Luv taste like?
- Deep and meaty, with leather, graphite, plum and black cherry, plus distinctive balsamic and menthol notes, dense fruit and velvety tannins.
- Can Bric du Luv age?
- Yes, thanks to its structure and old-vine concentration it can develop well for 8-10+ years.
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