# Suculé (Cascina Lo Zoccolaio)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC by [Cascina Lo Zoccolaio](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cascina-lo-zoccolaio.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cascina-lo-zoccolaio-sucule).

- **Producer:** Cascina Lo Zoccolaio
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Barolo and Monforte d'Alba
- **Soil:** Marl and limestone
- **Exposure:** South/south-east, 300 m a.s.l.
- **Harvest:** October
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot, minimum 4,000 vines per hectare, 70 quintals per hectare
- **Vinification:** Destemming and soft pressing, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel at 30°C with 15 days of skin contact, malolactic fermentation, 18 months in French barriques and 6 months in bottle. Alcohol 14.0% vol depending on vintage. Bottled in a heavy special bottle recalling those of the past.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30



## Summary

A Barbera d'Alba Superiore from the estate's vineyards in Barolo and Monforte d'Alba, aged 18 months in barrique.

## Tasting notes

Intense, brilliant ruby red, with intense varietal rose, ripe red fruit and vanilla notes. Fresh and soft on the palate, well balanced, refined and persistent.

## Food pairings

Fresh pasta with meat ragu, meat ravioli, boiled meats, roast beef and steaks, pork.