# Venti di Marzo (Cossetti 1891)

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

- **Producer:** Cossetti 1891
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti 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. Malolactic fermentation 30 to 40 days after devatting. Aged 8 months in steel and 9 months in bottle before release.
- **Serving temperature:** 16 to 18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30


## Summary

Barbera d'Asti of medium ageing: 8 months in steel and 9 months in bottle.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby red. Delicate but persistent aroma typical of Barbera, with hints of cherry and plum. Surprising on the palate with a mix of strength and elegance, dominated by balance and smoothness.

## Food pairings

Most courses, from hearty starters to meat entrées and main courses, and fresh and aged cheeses.