# Barbera Amphorae (Cascina Corte)

> Red, Langhe DOC Barbera by [Cascina Corte](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cascina-corte.md), Dogliani, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cascina-corte-barbera-amphorae).

- **Producer:** Cascina Corte
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Barbera
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Production area:** South-east facing estate vineyards
- **Soil:** Limestone, blue tuff
- **Exposure:** South-east
- **Harvest:** Manual harvest
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted in 2003 and 2017
- **Vinification:** Natural fermentation in amphora without added yeasts, with manual punch-downs. No filtration or fining. Indigenous yeasts. Aged 11 months in amphora and 2 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 17 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

Amphora-aged Langhe DOC Barbera, fermented and aged in terracotta amphora rather than wood.

## 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. A wine for ageing.

## Food pairings

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 with second courses such as white meats and roasted vegetables.