# Barbera d'Asti (Criolin)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti DOCG by [Criolin](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/az-agr-criolin.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/az-agr-criolin-barbera-d-asti-2023-criolin).

- **Producer:** Criolin
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Soil:** Limestone mixed with marl, with clayey layers in places
- **Harvest:** Early October
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot, 5,000 vines/ha, yield 75 to 100 q/ha
- **Vinification:** Traditional, with frequent pumping over of the must on the skins. Refined 6 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 to 20 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

The estate's base Barbera d'Asti, refined 6 months in bottle, 13.5% vol (Italian page; English page says 14%).

## Tasting notes

Colour: deep ruby red with garnet reflections. Nose: vinous, with black cherry and plum. Palate: full and robust.