2018 Vigneti Repetto "Evoluta" Monleale Barbera
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James Suckling
Reviewed September 2022Dark cherries, walnut, vanilla and mussels on the nose followed by a medium-bodied palate rounded by fruit-loaded tannins. Silky, flavorful and expressive with some serious structure, too. Drink or hold.
Staff Reviews
OC
Review Date: 05/2026
"Monleale" is the elite subzone designation for Barbera in the Colli Tortonesi, requiring longer aging and stricter yields. The 2018 "Evoluta" (Evolved) is a serious, brooding titan of a wine. It has shed its primary fruit to reveal savory layers of black plum, worn leather, dark chocolate, and a touch of balsamic. The tannins are fully resolved, leaving a wine of deep, velvety concentration. This is Barbera built for a steakhouse.
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John Downing
Review Date: 05/2026John Downing
"Evoluta" represents the best of Barbera from this region. It truly reflects the ability of Monleale Barbera to age and evolve. It's matured in oak for one to two years and subsequently in bottle for an additional 18-24 months. Since we were only able to obtain a small allocation of this rare treat, it's sure to sell out quickly.
Notes
Evoluta is Vigneti Repetto’s Barbera from Sarezzano in the Colli Tortonesi, at the eastern edge of Piedmont. The producer identifies a south-facing vineyard planted in 2002, with limestone soils at roughly 290 meters. Made entirely from Barbera, the wine first appeared with the 2017 vintage, making this 2018 an early chapter in the project. Gian Paolo Repetto and his wife Marina built the estate around a return to the countryside where he grew up. His background in engineering informs a practical interest in cellar technology, while the family’s farming roots keep the work tied to the hills of Tortona.
Details
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Barbera |
| Origin | Piedmont, Italy |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| SKU | 1905753 |