# Castagna (Bussi Piero)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG by [Bussi Piero](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/bussi-piero.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/bussi-piero-castagna).

- **Producer:** Bussi Piero
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Castagna
- **Production area:** Calosso, Castagna locality, 350 m above sea level
- **Soil:** Calcareous
- **Vineyard planting:** Best parcel in the Castagna locality, 65-year-old vines (70 on the English sheet), Guyot pruning
- **Vinification:** Fermentation in steel; 24 months in French oak barrels and 18 months in bottle (the shop page for the 2022 gives 30 months in small French oak barrels and 12 months in bottle).
- **Serving temperature:** 16 to 18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Made only in the best vintages from the best grapes of the estate's best parcel, in very limited numbers (about 600 bottles on average) and released about 4 years after harvest. Ageing potential 20 years; 15% vol. Shown as sold out on the shop page.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby red with violet reflections. Intense fruity aromas with marasca cherry and raspberry. Structured, enveloping and soft, with a long persistence on the palate.

## Food pairings

Red meats, game and cheeses.