# Vigna dei Pilati (Cascina Barisél)

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

- **Producer:** Cascina Barisél
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Nizza Riserva DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Historic vineyard along the Strada dei Pilati, San Marzano Oliveto
- **Soil:** Calcareous, clayey
- **Exposure:** South
- **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 and 2 years in bottle. 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

A Nizza Riserva from a historic south-facing vineyard beside the Strada dei Pilati at San Marzano Oliveto. 24 months in barrique plus 2 years in bottle.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby with garnet reflections; ripe red fruit and macerated rose, then tobacco, leather and undergrowth. Persistent, soft, warm and harmonious.

## Food pairings

Aged cheeses, game such as hare in salmì, braised beef, beef tagliata, grilled red meat; also a fireside wine after dinner.