# La Cappelletta (Cascina Barisél)

> Red, Nizza DOCG by [Cascina Barisél](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cascina-barisel.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cascina-barisel-la-cappelletta).

- **Producer:** Cascina Barisél
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Nizza DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** San Marzano Oliveto and Nizza Monferrato, mid-slope, from the best exposures of the Bricco di Moasca mention
- **Soil:** Mix of calcareous and clayey
- **Harvest:** Hand-picked into crates with selection; bunches thinned depending on the vintage
- **Vinification:** Pressing and destemming; 9 to 10 day fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks; 24 months in 225-litre oak barriques. Alcohol 14.5 to 15.5%.
- **Serving temperature:** 18/20 °C
- **Storage:** Keep in a cool place away from heat and light.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30


## Summary

Made since 1986, when the first 600 bottles came out; the producer calls it his most appreciated wine. Barbera from historic vineyards, aged in barriques.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby with garnet reflections; red fruit, violet, sweet spices such as cardamom and cinnamon. Broad, balanced, long finish of blackberry, cocoa and tobacco.

## Food pairings

Risotto or braised beef in Barbera, legume soups, stews, game, aged cheeses.