Red

Goj

By Cascina Castlèt, Asti, Piemonte, Italy

Cascina Castlèt Goj

A young, lightly effervescent Barbera from the Asti hills, refermented naturally before bottling for its characteristic brio.

Tasting notes

Intense purple red with light violet hues, good consistency and fluidity. Intense, broad, persistent bouquet with fine, frank floral and fruity notes. Dry, pleasantly savoury, good body, well balanced and soft, with an inviting, joyful liveliness. Alcohol 13 to 13.5% vol.

Pairs well with

Cooked and cured salumi, simple first courses, risottos and pasta with meat ragù, white meats, Piedmontese fritto misto and bollito, mild cheeses and fresh robiola dressed with pepper and olive oil.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbera Monferrato DOC
Grape
Barbera 100%
Production area
Asti hillsides (colline astigiane)
Harvest
First half of October, entirely hand-picked.
Vineyard planting
About 4,800 vines per hectare; average yield 90 quintals of grapes per hectare (63 hl of wine).
Vinification
Grapes go straight to crushing. Alcoholic fermentation with skin maceration runs at a constant 28°C for 6 to 7 days, followed immediately by malolactic fermentation after racking. The wine is kept in stainless steel to preserve freshness, and a light natural refermentation before bottling gives it its characteristic brio.
Serving temperature
14 to 15°C in medium-sized glasses.
Storage
Rests in bottle one to two months before release; best enjoyed young for its freshness.

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