# Goj (Cascina Castlèt)

> Red, Barbera Monferrato DOC by [Cascina Castlèt](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cascina-castlet.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cascina-castlet-goj).

- **Producer:** Cascina Castlèt
- **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.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

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.

## Food pairings

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.