# La Galleana (Cantina Sociale Barbera dei Sei Castelli)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG by [Cantina Sociale Barbera dei Sei Castelli](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cantina-sociale-barbera-dei-sei-castelli.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cantina-sociale-barbera-dei-sei-castelli-barbera-d-asti-superiore-la-galleana).

- **Producer:** Cantina Sociale Barbera dei Sei Castelli
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Production area:** Monferrato, Piedmont
- **Vinification:** Destemming and crushing, fermentation and maceration at controlled temperature (28-30 °C). About 6 months in steel/cement vats, then 12 months in barriques.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18 °C
- **Storage:** Period (epoca) 2-7 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

A Barbera d'Asti Superiore aged almost a year in wood. The name recalls the small Barbera plots typical of the area.

## Tasting notes

Marked bouquet and excellent structure, with the primary aromas of the variety preserved despite the wood ageing.

## Food pairings

First courses, meat dishes