Coppo L'Avvocata Barbera d'Asti

Barbera d’Asti DOCG, Piemonte

This wine is named after the vineyard owner, a lawyer. Strict, stern and commanding, she has always been known as simply “the lawyer”. The young, vivacious wine is almost comically odds with its serious namesake.

Tasting Notes

  • COLOR: ruby red
  • NOSE: red fruit aromas, floral hints.
  • TASTE: fresh and juicy

Fagout pasta, stewed baby squids with peas, light seasoned cheeses

VINIFICATION SYSTEM: maceration with skin contact with short and soft pumping over skin cap
MALOLACTIC: totally carried out
AGING: stainless steel tanks

APPELATION: Barbera d’Asti Docg
EXPOSURE: south-southeast-southwest
SOIL COMPOSITION: calcareous clay marl with prevalence of silt
VINEYARDS ALTITUDE: 650-820 ft a.s.l.
VINEYARD DENSITY: 4,000 - 5,000 plants per hectare
TRAINING SYSTEM: Guyot

This wine is named after the vineyard owner, a lawyer. Strict, stern and commanding, she has always been known as simply “the lawyer”. The young, vivacious wine is almost comically odds with its serious namesake.

Tasting Notes

  • COLOR: bright ruby red
  • NOSE: red fruit, the characteristic sour black cherry and plum notes of Barbera. A delicate floral suggestion of rose in the background.
  • TASTE: juicy and vibrantly fresh

PAIRINGS: barbecued meat skewer, olive all’ascolana, amatriciana pasta

  • APPELATION: Barbera d’Asti Docg
  • GRAPE VARIETY: Barbera
  • EXPOSURE: south - southeast - southwest
  • SOIL COMPOSITION: calcareous clay marl with prevalence of silt VINEYARDS ALTITUDE: 650-820 ft a.s.l.
  • VINEYARD DENSITY: 4.000 - 5.000 plants per hectare
  • TRAINING SYSTEM: Guyot
  • HARVEST PERIOD: September 2020
  • HARVEST: selection in vineyards of the healthiest, ripest grapes hand-collected in 40 lb picking baskets
  • VINIFICATION SYSTEM: maceration with skin contact with short and soft pumping over skin cap
  • MALOLACTIC: totally carried out
  • AGING: stainless steel tanks

This wine is named after the vineyard owner, a lawyer. Strict, stern and commanding, she has always been known as simply “the lawyer”. The young, vivacious wine is almost comically odds with its serious namesake.

Tasting Notes

  • COLOR: ruby red
  • NOSE: intense cherry, raspberry and blackberry flavors
  • TASTE: fresh and well balanced

PAIRINGS: salami sandwich, stewed baby squids with tomato sauce, meatballs with peas

  • APPELLATION: Barbera d’Asti DOCG
  • GRAPE VARIETY: Barbera
  • PRODUCTION AREA: south of Asti
  • EXPOSURE: south, southeast, southwest
  • SOIL COMPOSITION: calcareous clay marl with prevalence of silt
  • VINEYARD ALTITUDE: 650-820 ft a.s.l.
  • VINEYARD DENSITY: 4,000 - 5,000 plants per hectare
  • TRAINING SYSTEM: Guyot
  • HARVEST PERIOD: September 2018
  • HARVEST: selection in vineyards of the healthiest, ripest grapes hand collected in 40 lb picking baskets
  • VINIFICATION SYSTEM: maceration with skin contact with short and soft pumping over skin cap
  • MALOLACTIC: totally carried out
  • AGING: stainless steel tanks
  • ALCOHOL: 14.61 % vol
  • TOTAL ACIDITY: 5.53 g/l
  • pH: 3.52

This wine is named after the vineyard owner, a lawyer. Strict, stern, and commanding, she has always been known as simply “the lawyer.” The young, vivacious wine is almost comically at odds with its serious namesake.

Tasting Notes

  • COLOR: ruby red
  • NOSE: intense cherry, raspberry and blackberry flavors
  • TASTE: fresh and well balanced

Salami sandwich, stewed baby squids with tomato sauce, meatballs with peas.

  • APPELLATION: Barbera d’Asti d.o.c.g
  • GRAPE VARIETY: Barbera
  • PRODUCTION AREA: south of Asti
  • EXPOSURE: south - southwest – southeast
  • SOIL COMPOSITION: calcareous clay marl with prevalence of silt
  • VINEYARD ALTITUDE: 650/820 ft a.s.l.
  • TRAINING SYSTEM: Guyot
  • VINEYARD DENSITY: 4,000-5,000 plants per hectare
  • HARVESTING PERIOD: September 2017
  • HARVEST: selection in vineyards of the healthiest, ripest grapes hand collected in 40 lb picking baskets
  • VINIFICATION SYSTEM: maceration with skin contact with short and soft pumping over the skin cap
  • MALOLACTIC: totally carried out
  • AGING: stainless steel tanks
  • ALCOHOL: 14.61% vol.
  • TOTAL ACIDITY: 5.76 g/l
  • pH: 3.51

This wine takes its name from the previous owner of the vineyards, a female attorney ("avvocata" in Italian). She was severe, authoritarian and rigid; to everyone simply Ms. Attorney. The wine is named after her, though this young, vivacious Barbera is at odds with its serious namesake.

Tasting Notes

  • NOSE: intense cherry, raspberry and blackberry flavors
  • TASTE: fresh and well balanced

Salami sandwich, hearty minestrone, small meatballs in tomato sauce and herbed garlic bread.

  • Grape variety: Barbera
  • Production area: south of Asti
  • Exposure: south – southwest – southeast
  • Soil composition: calcareous clay marl with prevalence of silt
  • Vineyard altitude: 650/820 ft a.s.l.
  • Training system: Guyot
  • Vineyard density: 4,000-5,000 plants per hectare
  • Harvest: selection in vineyards of the healthiest, ripest grapes hand collected in 40 lb picking baskets
  • Vinification system: maceration with skin contact with short and soft pumping over the skin cap
  • Aging: stainless steel tanks

This wine takes its name from the previous owner of the vineyards, a female attorney ("avvocata" in Italian). She was severe, authoritarian and rigid; to everyone simply Ms. Attorney. The wine is named after her, though this young, vivacious Barbera is at odds with its serious namesake.

Tasting Notes

  • NOSE: intense cherry, raspberry and blackberry flavors
  • TASTE: fresh and well balanced

Salami sandwich, hearty minestrone, small meatballs in tomato sauce and herbed garlic bread.

  • GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Barbera d’Asti
  • PRODUCTION AREA: the southern hills of Asti
  • HARVESTING PERIOD: September 2014
  • HARVEST: hand selected in vineyards with the healthiest, ripest grapes and placed in 40 lb crates
  • VINIFICATION: stainless steel tanks
  • ALCOHOL: 13.25%
  • TOTAL ACIDITY: 5.75 g/L
  • PH: 3.57

 

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  • 87

    points

    Wine Advocate, June 2022

    "With a screw-cap closure, this is a huge production of 100,000 bottles. The Coppo 2021 Barbera d'Asti l'Avvocata offers a fresh and upfront style with bold fruit and earthy sensations. The wine is true to the Barbera grape and delivers an easy-drinking approach that is up front and primary. Only the 15% alcohol content feels out of bounds."

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  • 88

    points

    Vinous, November 2021

    "The 2020 Barbera d'Asti L'Avvocata is fruity, floral and refreshing, all qualities that make it a fine choice for drinking now and over the next few years. Crushed flowers and sweet red berry fruit lend vibrancy."

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  • 88

    points

    Wine Spectator, February 2022

    "Fruity and expressive, delivering plum, blackberry and earth flavors on a succulent frame. Balanced and moderately long. Drink now. 1,500 cases imported."

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  • 88

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    Wine Advocate, August 2019

    "Luigi Coppo's 2018 Barbera d'Asti l'Avvocata (packaged in a screwcap bottle) is a light and fragrant expression of the grape with pretty aromas of rose hip, plum, dark fruit and summer cherry. This is a mid-weight wine that is lighter and less concentred than a Barbera you might find in the Alba area. Instead this easy-going expression from Asti prizes freshness and primary fruit. Drink it with a simple Margherita pizza topped with mozzarella di bufala."

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  • 88

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    Wine Enthusiast, February 2019

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  • 88

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    Wine Spectator, February 2019

    "A light-bodied, fruity red, this evokes cherry jam, cranberry and earth flavors, all lifted by bright acidity. Shows a slight chalky feel on the finish. Drink now. 10,000 cases made, 2,500 cases imported"

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  • 88

    points

    Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, October 2018

    "Aromas of ripe Marasca cherry, cooking spice and a whiff of blue flower carry over to the juicy full-bodied palate along with crushed raspberry. Fresh acidity lifts the concentrated flavors."

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  • 89

    points

    Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, November 2018

    "Cherry, raspberry and violet flavors are focused by vibrant acidity in this fruity red. Firm and lightly chewy, with fine length. Drink now through 2021. 1,800 cases imported. "

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  • 90

    James Suckling, James Suckling, September 2018

    "A no-frills barbera with berry and cherry character, medium body, fresh acidity and a clean finish. Drink now. Screw cap."

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  • 90

    Points

    James Suckling, September 2018

    "A no-frills barbera with berry and cherry character, medium body, fresh acidity and a clean finish. Drink now. Screw cap."

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  • 88

    points

    Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, January 2016

    "Juicy black cherry, blackberry, violet and wet earth notes mark this intense Barbera. Ends with a chalky sensation and dusty tannins. Drink now. 1,730 cases imported. –BS"

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  • 89

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    Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, November 2017

    "This textbook Barbera opens with classic varietal aromas of dark berry, blue flower and ground spice. The vibrant, full-flavored palate offers juicy black cherry, crushed raspberry and licorice notes alongside fresh acidity and smooth tannins. It's made for sheer drinking pleasure, so enjoy soon."

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  • 89

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    Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, November 2017

    "A pure, fruity rendition that exudes blackberry, violet and black pepper flavors. Integrated, finishing long and smooth. Drink now through 2020. 1,200 cases imported."

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  • 88

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    James Suckling, November 2015

    "A bright, fruity red with sliced-plum and peach aromas and flavors. Medium body, clean finish. Crisp aftertaste. Drink now."

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  • 88

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    Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, March 2016

    "A vibrant, intense version, featuring boysenberry and pomegranate flavors integrated with the solid structure. Moderate length. Drink now through 2018."

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  • 91

    James Suckling, James Suckling, November 2016

    "This shows plums with dried flowers and (strangely) strawberry bubble gum. The palate is full and juicy with a marked acidity that balances it all out. Drink now."

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TRADE & MEDIA ASSETS /////////////////

Coppo L’Avvocata – Non-Vintage – Bottle

2021 Coppo L’Avvocata Label

2020 Coppo L’Avvocata Label

2021 Coppo L’Avvocata Tasting Notes

2020 Coppo L’Avvocata Tasting Notes

2018 Coppo L’Avvocata – 88 points, Wine Spectator – Shelftalker

2018 Coppo L’Avvocata Tasting Notes

2018 Coppo L’Avvocata Label

Coppo L’Avvocata – Bottle – 2015 and before

2014 Coppo L’Avvocata Tasting Notes

2017 Coppo L’Avvocata Tasting notes

2017 Coppo L’Avvocata Label

Coppo Photography – Underground cellars 2

Coppo Photography – Historic Barbera bottle photo

Coppo Photography – Historic winery photo

Coppo Photography – Luigi Coppo

Coppo Photography – Underground cellars – Pomorosso

Coppo Photography – Underground cellars – Spumanti

2015 Coppo L’Avvocata Tasting Notes

2015 Coppo L’Avvocata Label

Coppo Photography – Family photo

Coppo Photography – Underground cellars

Coppo Photography – Barbera grape clusters

Coppo Photography – Piero Coppo, in the 1930s

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