# Pian dei Fichi (Cascina Baricchi)

> Red, Dolcetto d'Alba DOC by [Cascina Baricchi](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cascina-baricchi.md), Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cascina-baricchi-pian-dei-fichi).

- **Producer:** Cascina Baricchi
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Dolcetto 100%
- **Production area:** Neviglie, around Cascina Baricchi
- **Harvest:** Traditional, by hand in small perforated 20 kg crates.
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted in 1973, about 5,000 vines per hectare, average yield 2 kg per vine, on 0.5 ha.
- **Vinification:** Destemmed and crushed, fermented in stainless steel with about eight days of maceration and full pump-overs. Kept eight months in stainless steel and four more in bottle before release. About 4,000 bottles a year.
- **Last updated:** 2026-11-04



## Summary

An easy-drinking Dolcetto d'Alba from vines planted in 1973 at Neviglie, made and aged in stainless steel only.

## Tasting notes

The estate describes a ruby red with intense purple glints, bright thanks to its acidity. Fresh red fruit on the nose, raspberry, blueberry and wild strawberry, with a marked vinous note. Soft and balanced on the palate, medium-bodied, fresh and easy to drink.

## Food pairings

Everyday dishes such as pasta with tomato sauce or meat ragù.