# La Vigna Vecchia (Cossetti 1891)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG by [Cossetti 1891](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cossetti-1891.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cossetti-1891-la-vigna-vecchia).

- **Producer:** Cossetti 1891
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Vinification:** Grapes collected in containers and crushed keeping the fruit as uncontaminated as possible; fermentation in steel vats at 28 to 30°C. Devatting after the sugar has been converted, two rackings, then malolactic fermentation. Aged at least one year in 50 hl oak barrels and partly in second-use barriques, then 6 months in bottle before release.
- **Serving temperature:** 16 to 18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30


## Summary

Barbera d'Asti Superiore aged at least a year in large oak barrels and partly in barriques. Also sold in magnum, 3, 6 and 12 litre formats.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby colour that acquires light garnet undertones with ageing. Immediate typicity of Barbera on the nose with a slight spiciness. Pleasantly full and harmonious flavour.

## Food pairings

Traditional starters, white and red meats and medium-aged cheeses.