# Vica (Azienda Vitivinicola Mo)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti DOCG 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-vica).

- **Producer:** Azienda Vitivinicola Mo
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **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 10-12 days of maceration on the skins; racking and immediate malolactic fermentation. Kept in stainless steel and vitrified cement for 6-8 months, then bottled.
- **Serving temperature:** 18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A 100% Barbera d'Asti from Cisterna d'Asti, named after the family's grandmother Vica. Macerated 10-12 days and kept 6-8 months in steel and vitrified cement.

## Tasting notes

Bright ruby red colour when young; intense, characteristic vinous scent; dry palate with good body and fairly marked acidity.

## Food pairings

White and red meats, pork and game; very good with medium-aged cheeses.