# Barbera d'Alba (Cascina Sòt)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC by [Cascina Sòt](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cascina-sot.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cascina-sot-barbera-d-alba).

- **Producer:** Cascina Sòt
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Soil:** Clay and limestone soils, vineyards at about 350 m between the Bricco San Pietro and Bricco San Giovanni hills (estate-level statement).
- **Harvest:** Second to third ten days of October
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot counter-espalier training system
- **Vinification:** Traditional in stainless steel with the cap emerged for 10 days and 3 daily pumping overs at about 25 C. Malolactic fermentation in wood, then steel and bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 15-18 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30



## Summary

Barbera fermented in steel, with malolactic fermentation in wood.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red with violet reflections. Fruity and vinous, with cherry and sour cherry and subtle spicy nuances. Fresh and smooth on the palate, with good persistence.

## Food pairings

Game and cheeses