# Barbera d'Asti (Arione)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti DOCG by [Arione](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/arione-s-p-a.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/arione-barbera-d-asti).

- **Producer:** Arione
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Harvest:** Late September
- **Vinification:** Picked in late September. Crushed with destemming, then fermented in large vessels with selected yeasts at controlled temperature on the skins and seeds until the natural sugars are used up. Racked off the lees, matured in suitable vessels, filtered and bottled from spring.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18 °C
- **Storage:** Up to about 3 years in bottle; some good vintages 5-6 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Barbera d'Asti DOCG; min. 12.5% vol. alcohol.

## Tasting notes

Colour: lively ruby red when young, more garnet with age. Nose: vinous, intense, with withered flowers. Palate: dry, round, tannic, softening with time.

## Food pairings

Roast and braised red meats, white meats, grilled and stewed meats, fresh cheeses, fish soups, boiled vegetables, dressed pasta, risotto