# Giulia (Cascina Ciuché)

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

- **Producer:** Cascina Ciuché
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti DOCG
- **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; mix of historic vines (about 70 years) and young vines (5-7 years); yield 90 quintals/ha
- **Vinification:** Gentle pressing, then maceration and fermentation on the skins with frequent, delicate pump-overs. Matured 7-8 months in temperature-controlled stainless steel. 14.5% abv.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-26



## Summary

The estate's most convivial Barbera, unoaked and made for everyday drinking with Piedmontese food. Named after Giulia, Enrico's wife. Also available in magnum.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red, moving towards garnet with age. Intense, vinous bouquet with lingering spicy notes.

## Food pairings

Traditional Piedmontese dishes; an everyday wine for the table