# Pietre (Beppe Marino)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti DOCG by [Beppe Marino](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/beppe-marino.md), Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/barbera-d-asti-docg-pietre).

- **Producer:** Beppe Marino
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Piemonte, Monferrato, commune of Castelnuovo Calcea (AT)
- **Vinification:** Classic red vinification: crushed, destemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled fermenters (28-30 C) for about 7-10 days depending on the vintage, with regular pumping over. After fermentation the lees are removed and the wine ages about 3 months in steel tanks before bottling.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 C
- **Storage:** Store the bottle upright
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

A Barbera d'Asti from the Vigna delle Pietre at Castelnuovo Calcea, whose soil is full of fossils. Steel-aged, 13% alcohol, 5 g/l total acidity.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby red. Fruity, vinous nose. Full, full-bodied palate with good structure, dry, soft and fruity.

## Food pairings

An all-meal wine for any occasion. Pairs with starters, first courses and simply cooked meats; also with ragu pasta such as agnolotti, fettuccine or tajarin.