Red

Barbera

By Cascina Corte, Dogliani, Piemonte, Italy

Cascina Corte Barbera

Langhe DOC Barbera from a selection of estate vineyards planted in 2003 and 2017, aged in large oak.

Tasting notes

Deep, almost impenetrable ruby red, lively and eye-catching. The nose expresses the variety's typical personality with a complex, intense bouquet of fruity aromas (blackberry, sour cherry) and above all spice (vanilla, pepper). On the palate the traditional acidity supports a voluminous, rich body, finishing long and characterful with a pleasant return of fruit.

Pairs well with

An ideal companion for aperitifs based on cured meats, light cheeses (its acidity offsets their creaminess) and pulses. Also good with first courses such as red-wine risottos and all kinds of stuffed pasta (agnolotti, plin, tortellini) dressed with ragu, and with second courses such as white meats and roasted vegetables.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Langhe DOC Barbera
Grape
Barbera
Production area
Selection of grapes from different vineyards
Soil
Limestone, blue tuff, clay
Exposure
South, east, 400 m altitude
Harvest
Manual harvest, third ten days of September
Vineyard planting
Planted in 2003 and 2017
Vinification
Natural fermentation without added yeasts, with manual pump-overs. No filtration or fining. Indigenous yeasts. Aged 13 to 18 months in large oak barrels/tonneau, then in bottle. About 5,500 bottles produced annually.
Serving temperature
17 C

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