# Barbera d'Asti (Barberis)

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

- **Producer:** Barberis
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Bubbio (AT), about 230 m above sea level
- **Soil:** Clayey, moderately compact
- **Exposure:** South
- **Harvest:** Second ten days of October, hand-picked
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot (simple counter-espalier), 4,000 vines/ha; planted 2006
- **Vinification:** Soft destemming and crushing; fermentation at controlled temperature; racking, clarification and 2-3 rackings; spontaneous malolactic fermentation in steel for 3-5 months. 3-4 months in steel with weekly bâtonnages, then 18 months in bottle before release.
- **Serving temperature:** 14-16 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

Barbera made only from the family's vineyards at Bubbio, planted by the maternal grandparents. 14% vol.

## Tasting notes

Brilliant ruby red. Intense fruit of cherry, plum, raspberry and wild strawberry. Dynamic and full of energy; juicy, crisp and very drinkable.

## Food pairings

Made for everyday meals. In Piedmont: tajarin with ragù, cardoon flan with Roccaverano DOP sauce. In Italy: bread and salami, pasta with tomato, stewed salt cod, chickpea soup. Worldwide: mixed grill, spaghetti and meatballs, pepperoni pizza.