{"product_id":"hastae-quorum-barbera-1998","title":"Hastae, Quorum Barbera 1998","description":"\u003cp\u003eHastae Quorum Barbera 1998 is a mature, classically styled red from Piemonte, Italy, crafted entirely from the Barbera grape. Now with decades of bottle age, it offers a rare opportunity to experience Barbera at full maturity, with tertiary complexity and softened structure. This vintage reflects the tradition of Piedmontese Barbera—once the everyday wine of the region—now elevated to a more serious, cellar-worthy expression through careful selection and extended aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Quorum Barbera 1998 shows a deep garnet core with brick and tawny hues toward the rim, clear signs of its extended evolution in bottle. The nose is layered and evocative, with dried red cherries, stewed plum and cranberry compote unfolding into notes of leather, tobacco leaf, balsamic tones, dried roses, forest floor and a touch of spice.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is silky and fully resolved, with Barbera’s characteristic acidity now beautifully integrated, giving lift to flavors of dried cherry, redcurrant, fig and subtle cocoa. Secondary and tertiary notes—truffle, underbrush, worn leather and a gentle savory edge—add depth and complexity. Tannins are fine and mellow, more textural than grippy at this stage. As a well-cellared 1998, this bottle is likely at or near its peak; it should be enjoyed now, though well-stored examples may continue to offer pleasure over the very short term.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuorum Barbera 1998 is rooted in the rolling hills of Piemonte, where Barbera thrives in calcareous-clay and marl soils that help preserve acidity and concentrate flavor. The continental climate of the region—marked by warm days, cool nights and autumn fog—encourages slow, even ripening and good aromatic development. Grapes for a wine of this style are typically hand-harvested to allow strict selection of bunches in the vineyard. After gentle crushing, fermentation would traditionally take place in temperature-controlled vessels to protect fruit purity, followed by an extended maturation period—often in oak and then in bottle—to build structure, complexity and longevity, resulting in a Barbera capable of graceful aging like this 1998.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis mature Barbera is an excellent partner for classic Piemontese and rustic Italian dishes: think braised beef or veal, osso buco, slow-cooked lamb shanks, truffle-infused risotto, wild mushroom pasta, aged hard cheeses or rich poultry dishes like duck. Serve at around 16–18°C (60–64°F) to highlight its aromatic nuances and refined texture. Given its age, decant gently for about 30 minutes to an hour to separate any sediment and allow the wine to open up, but avoid overly long aeration so its more delicate evolved notes remain intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHastae is a Piedmont-based producer dedicated to expressing the character of Piemonte’s traditional grape varieties, with Barbera at the forefront. Working within one of Italy’s most historically important wine regions, the estate contributes to the shift in perception of Barbera—from a simple everyday red to a serious, age-worthy wine. By focusing on careful sourcing, attentive cellar work and long-term aging, Hastae has produced wines like Quorum Barbera 1998 that showcase both the longevity and complexity Barbera can achieve when treated with the same respect as the region’s most noble reds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hastae","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54256133374289,"sku":"EOW-HAS-RØDV-1998-075","price":161.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/DSC09268-Edit.png?v=1783462838","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/hastae-quorum-barbera-1998","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}