# D.E.A. (Cascina Ciuché)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti DOCG Superiore by [Cascina Ciuché](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cascina-ciuche.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cascina-ciuche-dea).

- **Producer:** Cascina Ciuché
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti DOCG Superiore
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Production area:** Valcioccaro, Costigliole d'Asti
- **Soil:** Calcareous clay of marine sedimentary origin, with silt, sand and minerals, notably magnesium
- **Exposure:** South to south-west, hillside
- **Harvest:** Picked by hand
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot, 4,000 vines/ha, 180-200 m altitude; historic vines about 70 years old; yield 80-90 quintals/ha
- **Vinification:** Gentle pressing, then maceration and fermentation on the skins with frequent, delicate pump-overs. Aged at least 12-18 months in oak barrels. 15.5% abv.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-26



## Summary

The structured Barbera of the estate, from old vines in Valcioccaro and aged slowly in barrique for depth and complexity. Part of the premium blue-label line.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red with an intense, characteristic aroma of red fruit. Dry and still, full-bodied and generous, growing more harmonious with time in bottle.