# VentiForti (Cantina Sociale Barbera dei Sei Castelli)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti 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-ventiforti).

- **Producer:** Cantina Sociale Barbera dei Sei Castelli
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Production area:** Monferrato, Piedmont
- **Vinification:** Destemming and crushing, partial cold maceration, then temperature-controlled fermentation and maceration (26-28 °C). About 6 months in steel/cement vats.
- **Serving temperature:** 14-16 °C
- **Storage:** Period (epoca) 0-3 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

The youngest Barbera d'Asti of the range, created in 2016 to mark twenty years since the three original cellars merged. The producer says it keeps good ageing potential.

## Tasting notes

Intense colour, fruity notes native to the grape and a full palate.

## Food pairings

Savoury appetizers, first courses, meat dishes