Decugnano dei Barbi 'Battito' Umbria Rosso 2022
Since the distant year of 1212, the lands of Decugnano have been producing wine, destined for the clergy of Orvieto. In 1212, Giovanni and Pietro, two clerics, were entrusted with the responsibility of safeguarding this land, with its epicenter being the church of Santa Maria di Decugnano.
In 1973, at age 28, Claudio Barbi discovered Decugnano in a state of abandonment. Claudio had traveled to France and participated in some harvests, enchanted by the dedication and passion that the people across the Alps showed for vine cultivation. He felt a profound connection with the land of Decugnano and decided to make it his own: thus, Decugnano dei Barbi was born. Claudio began the renovation of the vineyards and the construction of the winery and in 1978 released his first wines.
In 1981 Claudio surprised everyone by creating ‘Pourriture Noble’, the first noble rot produced in Italy. Inspired by his experiences in Sauternes, Claudio noticed that even in Orvieto, the botrytis cinerea fungus responsible for noble rot was abundant. With his skill and dedication, he vinified only the botrytized grapes of that year.
And today the work that began with Claudio Barbi's vision and passion now continues with equal dedication and renewed enthusiasm from his son, Enzo Barbi.
The Latin palindrome "In girum imus nocte et consumimur igni" has ancient origins, and the original author is not known with certainty. However, it is believed to have been created around the 13th century and was used as a wordplay or as a kind of riddle.
The literal meaning of the palindrome is "we wander in the night and are consumed by fire," which depicts a rather eerie and dark image. The symbolic meaning of the palindrome, however, can be interpreted in different ways depending on the context in which it is used.
Moths are nocturnal creatures and tend to fly around flames, often meeting their demise due to their attraction to the light. In this sense, moths could be seen as a symbol of our passions and desires, which attract us like a flame and eventually consume us completely.
The reference to the Latin palindrome may also suggest a sense of continuity between the past and the present, implying that humanity has always grappled with the same struggle against its own desires and passions, and that this struggle will continue to perpetuate into the future.
