# Barbera (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).

- **Producer:** Cascina Corte
- **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
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

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.

## 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 all kinds of stuffed pasta (agnolotti, plin, tortellini) dressed with ragu, and with second courses such as white meats and roasted vegetables.