# Contessa di Castiglione Barbera Appassimento (Arione)

> Red, Piemonte Barbera DOC by [Arione](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/arione-s-p-a.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/arione-contessa-di-castiglione-barbera-appassimento).

- **Producer:** Arione
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Piemonte Barbera DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Harvest:** Early October
- **Vinification:** Harvest begins in early October once ripeness is optimal. 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, aged in suitable vessels, filtered and bottled from spring.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18 °C
- **Storage:** Product text recommends drinking within 5-6 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Piemonte DOC Barbera; 15% vol. alcohol.

## Tasting notes

Colour: intense ruby red. Nose: ripe red fruit and vanilla. Palate: tannin roundness balanced by soft acidity, good persistence.

## Food pairings

Roast red meats, braises, grilled and stewed meats