# Cuore (Carlin de Paolo)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG by [Carlin de Paolo](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/carlin-de-paolo.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/carlin-de-paolo-cuore).

- **Producer:** Carlin de Paolo
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Piedmont Region, Monferrato, Asti, San Damiano d'Asti
- **Soil:** Clayey and calcareous
- **Vineyard planting:** Average vine age 50 to 60 years.
- **Vinification:** Grapes picked fully ripe are processed as soon as they reach the cellar. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with submerged-cap macerations lasts over two weeks at 28 to 29°C. Malolactic fermentation takes place in French oak barriques. Aged 12 months in traditional French oak barriques.
- **Serving temperature:** Serve at 18°C in glasses for full-bodied reds. Open the bottle at least one hour before serving.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A 100% Barbera d'Asti Superiore from vines 50 to 60 years old, aged 12 months in French oak barriques.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby red. Very complex and elegant nose: a bouquet of roses and balsamic notes of eucalyptus alternate with small red fruits, sour cherry and blackcurrant, then aromatic herbs, thyme and oregano, spices, liquorice, black pepper and nutmeg, leather and cocoa. Full, velvety and enveloping on the palate, with great freshness and structure. A very long finish with returns of blackberry and blueberry.

## Food pairings

Succulent red meat dishes such as braised beef and wild boar stew; also excellent with aged, structured cheeses. On cold winter evenings, it helps to spend the after-dinner quietly.