# Barbera d'Asti (Bera)

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

- **Producer:** Bera
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Soil:** Calcareous clay rich in sand
- **Exposure:** South and south-east
- **Harvest:** End of September to early October
- **Vineyard planting:** About 5,000 vines per hectare, Guyot
- **Vinification:** Destemmed and crushed, then fermented for a week at 25 to 30 C. The wine is racked and decanted several times and stays in tank until the following summer, when malolactic fermentation is finished. It is bottled and rests 6 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** Fresh, 17 to 18 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Barbera d'Asti from vineyards well suited to Barbera, on calcareous clay rich in sand. 13.5% vol.

## Tasting notes

Colour: brilliant ruby red with garnet reflections. Nose: winey and fruity, intense and broad. Palate: warm, dry, enveloping and well structured, with a long finish.

## Food pairings

Savoury cooking: starters, roast meats and aged cheeses; not too elaborate dishes