# Cisterna d'Asti Superiore (Azienda Vitivinicola Mo)

> Red, Cisterna d'Asti Superiore DOC by [Azienda Vitivinicola Mo](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/mo-az-vitivinicola.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/azienda-vitivinicola-mo-cisterna-d-asti-superiore).

- **Producer:** Azienda Vitivinicola Mo
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Cisterna d'Asti Superiore DOC
- **Grape:** Croatina
- **Production area:** Cisterna d'Asti (AT)
- **Soil:** Sandy
- **Exposure:** Well-exposed hilly vineyards
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot training; vines of variable age
- **Vinification:** De-stemming and crushing of hand-picked, fully ripe grapes. Fermentation with 12-15 days of maceration on the skins; racking and immediate malolactic fermentation. Aged 12 months in barrique and tonneaux, then bottled.
- **Serving temperature:** 18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A Croatina from the hills of Cisterna d'Asti, once sold as Piemonte Bonarda and now under the town's own denomination. Macerated 12-15 days and aged 12 months in barrique and tonneaux.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby red with lively purple reflections; fruity scent with notes of plum jam; slightly tannic.

## Food pairings

Typical Piedmontese first courses such as agnolotti and risotto, meat main courses and fatty cold cuts; can accompany the whole meal.