# Amaranto (Cascina Montagnola)

> Red, Colli Tortonesi Rosso by [Cascina Montagnola](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cascina-montagnola.md), Colli Tortonesi, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cascina-montagnola-amaranto).

- **Producer:** Cascina Montagnola
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Colli Tortonesi Rosso
- **Grape:** Barbera 70%, Croatina 30%
- **Production area:** From estate vineyards in the Montagnola locality.
- **Soil:** Predominantly clay soil on a marl-clay substrate.
- **Exposure:** South to south-west facing, at about 150 to 160 metres above sea level.
- **Harvest:** Hand-picked into 15kg crates.
- **Vineyard planting:** About 40 years old.
- **Vinification:** After crushing and destemming, the must macerates in temperature-controlled steel tanks with frequent pump-overs for about 10 days. The wine then ages 18 months in steel tanks and a further 12 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 16 to 18°C.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

A Colli Tortonesi Rosso blending Barbera and Croatina from estate vineyards about 40 years old, aged 18 months in steel and a year in bottle.

## Tasting notes

Full, compact ruby red. Wide-ranging and refined on the nose, with lovely notes of plum, blackberry and pomegranate. Full, soft and well balanced on the palate.

## Food pairings

Filled pasta, cured meats, red and white meats, medium-aged cheeses.