# Barbussa (Cantina Roggero)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti DOCG by [Cantina Roggero](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cantina-roggero.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cantina-roggero-barbussa).

- **Producer:** Cantina Roggero
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Albugnano, on a south-facing slope at about 350 m elevation
- **Soil:** Clayey, slightly calcareous
- **Exposure:** South
- **Harvest:** End of September
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted 2003, density 4,200 vines/ha
- **Vinification:** 15 days of maceration (partly carbonic) with two pump-overs a day, matured 8 months in steel and refined 2 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18 C
- **Storage:** Can be cellared up to 10 years.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26



## Summary

The estate's Barbera d'Asti DOCG, from vines planted in 2003.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red. Typical varietal aromas of red and wild berries, cherry and wild strawberry, with floral notes of violet and rose. Good freshness balanced with body and structure, for an easy drink.

## Food pairings

Traditional Piedmontese cuisine, especially starters and first courses.