# Marengo (Cantina Sociale Barbera dei Sei Castelli)

> Sparkling, Piemonte DOC Marengo 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-piemonte-marengo).

- **Producer:** Cantina Sociale Barbera dei Sei Castelli
- **Style:** Sparkling
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Marengo
- **Grape:** Cortese
- **Vinification:** Early harvest to preserve freshness, soft pressing, temperature-controlled fermentation (14-16 °C), then second fermentation in autoclave (Charmat/Martinotti method). About 5 months in autoclave on its own yeasts.
- **Serving temperature:** 4-8 °C
- **Storage:** Period (epoca) 0-2 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

A Brut sparkling wine from Cortese made by the autoclave method, ideal for aperitifs and cocktails.

## Tasting notes

Primary character of the grape with citrus sensations; elegant.

## Food pairings

Aperitifs and cocktails, appetizers, fish dishes, vegetarian dishes, light starters