# Fontanavì (Bricco Carlina)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti DOCG by [Bricco Carlina](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/la-carlina.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/bricco-carlina-fontanavi).

- **Producer:** Bricco Carlina
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Fontanavì
- **Production area:** Fontanavì vineyard (4 ha), Costigliole d'Asti, next to Bionzo
- **Soil:** Clay and limestone with a significant presence of sand, altitude 280 to 350 m, steep
- **Harvest:** Hand-picked in baskets between the beginning and the middle of September
- **Vineyard planting:** Vines around 10 years old, cordone speronato training
- **Vinification:** Fermentation 3 weeks in stainless steel with regular pumping over, including pre-fermentation maceration; post-fermentation maceration on the skins for 8 to 10 days; malolactic fermentation straight after. Aged 8 months in cement tanks, then stainless steel before bottling, with at least 8 months in bottle.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

Barbera from the 4-hectare Fontanavì vineyard in Costigliole d'Asti, aged in cement and steel for a fresh, fruity style.

## Tasting notes

Intense red with violet sparks. Fresh, fruity nose opening from red fruit to pepper and balsamic sandalwood notes. Well balanced, medium-bodied, with the typical Barbera acidity.

## Food pairings

Appetizers, rich salads, grilled seasonal vegetables, soups, stews, pasta, veal, pork, chicken with light sauces, fresh to medium-aged cheeses; also chocolate, dried fruit and small pastries.