# Masun (Cerrino)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC by [Cerrino](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cerrino.md), Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cerrino-masun).

- **Producer:** Cerrino
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Soil:** Medium texture, slightly calcareous, good fertility, best on full-sun south and south-east exposures; ripens medium-late
- **Exposure:** south, south-east
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot-pruned classic rows; rootstocks chosen by soil type, with several clones for a broader bouquet; altitude 450-500 m
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

A 100% Barbera d'Alba with the cuvée name Masun, soft and velvety with violet and blackberry notes and some wood.

## Tasting notes

Compact garnet red with ruby reflections. Intense floral violet and blackberry aromas, with hints of wood. Extremely soft and velvety, with seductive alcohol on the finish.

## Food pairings

Typical Piedmontese cooking, especially pasta with ragù, braised and slow-cooked meats and aged cheeses.