# La Pajassa (Borgo Moncalvo)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG by [Borgo Moncalvo](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/borgo-moncalvo.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/borgo-moncalvo-la-pajassa-barbera-d-asti-docg).

- **Producer:** Borgo Moncalvo
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Cru / vineyard:** La Pajassa
- **Soil:** Mix of Calcareous marls and Clay Limestone (Terra Bianca and Terra Rossa)
- **Vineyard planting:** Grapes come from an old vineyard planted in the 1950s and from a more recent one. Because of the altitude and the late ripening of the variety, particularly heavy thinning is needed.
- **Vinification:** Grapes are picked and pressed immediately and go straight to fermentation. After a long maceration the wine is drawn off and racked, then aged partly in steel and partly in barriques for at least a year.
- **Serving temperature:** 16 to 18 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

A Barbera d'Asti Superiore from a 1950s vineyard and a newer one, 13 to 14% vol., aged at least a year in steel and barriques.

## Tasting notes

Wonderfully ripe, old school character.

## Food pairings

A substantial wine for red meat, cheese, stews, bagna cauda and more demanding dishes.