# Maggiur (Cascina Luisin)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC by [Cascina Luisin](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cascina-luisin.md), Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cascina-luisin-maggiur).

- **Producer:** Cascina Luisin
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Alba (San Rocco Seno d'Elvio), 300 m altitude
- **Soil:** Calcareous-clayey
- **Exposure:** South
- **Harvest:** Early October
- **Vineyard planting:** Average vine age over 90 years, Traditional Guyot training, yield 45 quintals per hectare
- **Vinification:** Fermented for approximately 10 days at a controlled temperature of 28 degrees C in stainless steel tanks for elegance, colour and freshness. Matured in 40 hl Slavonian oak barrels to preserve the grape's primary aromas and enhance body. Aged 12 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20°C
- **Storage:** Store in a cool, dark place, away from heat sources and vibrations. Can be aged for 5-7 years.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

100% Barbera from vines over 90 years old in Alba's San Rocco Seno d'Elvio locality, at 300 metres, matured in 40 hl Slavonian oak for 12 months in bottle.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby red color. Vinous and fruity aroma with notes of red berries and spices. Full-bodied, savory, and persistent taste with good acidity.

## Food pairings

Excellent with pasta dishes, red meats, roasts, and aged cheeses.