# Farfuien (Cerutti)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG by [Cerutti](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cerutti.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cerutti-farfuien).

- **Producer:** Cerutti
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Production area:** Cassinasco (Asti)
- **Exposure:** East, catching the first morning light
- **Vineyard planting:** Vineyard over 40 years old, trained with raised Guyot
- **Vinification:** Fermented in stainless steel tanks; aged one year in stainless steel and one year in barrique.
- **Serving temperature:** 14-16°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

The estate's top Barbera, aged a year each in steel and barrique from a Barbera vineyard over 40 years old with a raised Guyot training, named for the many butterflies (farfuien) that live among the vines.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby red, with notes of violet, sour cherry and dried fruit; soft on the palate with balanced tannins and moderate acidity.

## Food pairings

Excellent with structured dishes such as pasta with rich meat sauces, or mains like roasts, red meat and game.