# Serra de' Gatti (Cascina Val del Prete)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba D.O.C. by [Cascina Val del Prete](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cascina-val-del-prete.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cascina-val-del-prete-serra-de-gatti).

- **Producer:** Cascina Val del Prete
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba D.O.C.
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Priocca (CN), Roero; 250m altitude
- **Soil:** Sandy-clay with resurfacing of grey-bluish marl, alkaline pH
- **Exposure:** East-west
- **Harvest:** Manual, mid to late September
- **Vineyard planting:** Vertical trellis (controspalliera), Guyot pruning, 5,000 vines per ha
- **Vinification:** Fermentation and skin contact maceration for 25-30 days in stainless steel tanks, malolactic fermentation. Aged 6 months in stainless steel and 3 months in bottle.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26


## Summary

Barbera d'Alba DOC from vines on sandy clay soil with grey-bluish marl outcrops in Priocca, macerated 25 to 30 days and given a short steel and bottle aging. About 15,000 bottles a year.

## Tasting notes

This Barbera d'Alba presents a deep ruby color, with intense aromas of ripe cherry, plum, and a touch of baking spice. The palate is vibrant and juicy, with bright acidity, soft tannins, and a long, fruit-driven finish.

## Food pairings

Cold cuts and cheeses, red meats