# Barbera del Monferrato (Cantina Sociale Barbera dei Sei Castelli)

> Red, Barbera del Monferrato DOC 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-del-monferrato).

- **Producer:** Cantina Sociale Barbera dei Sei Castelli
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera del Monferrato DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera, Freisa
- **Vinification:** A small amount of Freisa is harvested with the Barbera, then destemming and crushing, fermentation and maceration at controlled temperature (26-28 °C). About 6 months in steel/cement vats.
- **Serving temperature:** 12-14 °C
- **Storage:** Period (epoca) 0-2 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

A young, lightly effervescent Barbera with a little Freisa, meant to be drunk through a whole meal.

## Tasting notes

Fresh, young and fruity, with a light effervescence and the typical acidity of Barbera.

## Food pairings

Appetizers, first courses, grilled meat, Bagna Cauda