# La Braja (Castello di Gabiano)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti DOCG by [Castello di Gabiano](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/castello-di-gabiano.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/castello-di-gabiano-la-braja).

- **Producer:** Castello di Gabiano
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Braja
- **Exposure:** Sun-facing
- **Vinification:** Pure Barbera hand-harvested from the sun-facing vineyard called Braja on the castle estate; 40 percent of the wine is aged in fine wood for 6 to 8 months, which softens the acidity and gives balanced tannin and persistence.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 to 20 degrees C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

A pure Barbera from the estate's sun-facing Braja vineyard, with 40 percent of the wine aged in wood for 6 to 8 months.

## Tasting notes

Colour: intense, deep ruby red with light violet reflections. Bouquet: intense and persistent, with clear hints of red fruit such as ripe cherries and redcurrants, and in the finish light notes of mountain herbs, minerals and smoke. Taste: an intriguing fresh, savoury energy; soft, warm and intense, with a slightly woody profile.

## Food pairings

First courses, white and red meats, medium-aged cheeses.