Superior Red Wine
Barbera d'Asti DOCG Superiore
Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG represents the sophisticated evolution of this iconic Piedmontese grape variety, enhanced by rigorous vineyard selection and extended aging—at least six months—in wood. Sourced from the finest hillside vineyards of Monferrato, it is a wine of great character and longevity, capable of combining the variety's signature freshness with elegant, profound sensory complexity
Appellation
Barbera d'Asti DOCG Superiore
Grape Variety
100% Barbera
Alcohol Content
14.5% vol.
Vine Training System
Guyot
Soil
Calcareous-clayey
Harvest Period
Mid- to late September
Color
Deep ruby red, tending towards garnet with age
Bouquet
Vinous, intense, with notes of ripe fruit, jam, and tobacco
Serving Temperature
18–22 °C
Available Formats
0.75 l, 1.5 l
Winemaking
Total destemming, yeast selection, and fermentation with skin maceration for approximately 7–8 days at a controlled temperature. Micro-oxygenation to enhance varietal aromas. Malolactic fermentation is completed by the end of winter.
Aging: the wine matures in French oak (a mix of barriques and tonneaux) for 12 months. After bottling, it ages in the bottle for at least 6 months
Aging: the wine matures in French oak (a mix of barriques and tonneaux) for 12 months. After bottling, it ages in the bottle for at least 6 months
Palate
Dry, warm, full-bodied, slightly tannic, powerful, and distinctive on the palate, with the pronounced acidity typical of Barbera d’Asti. Great structure and persistence
Pairings
Ideal especially with cured meats and traditional Piedmontese dishes such as vitello tonnato, meat agnolotti, risottos, pasta with meat or mushroom sauces, grilled white and red meats, roasts, braised dishes, stews, fatty fish, and sharp or hard cheeses
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