# Contessa di Castiglione 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-contessa-di-castiglione-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
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Barbera d'Asti DOCG; 14.5% vol. alcohol.

## Tasting notes

Colour: lively ruby red. Nose: intense red fruit balanced by vanilla. Palate: good acidity, soft tannin with delicate wood notes.

## Food pairings

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