# Barbera d'Asti (Daffara & Grasso)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti DOCG by [Daffara & Grasso](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/daffara-grasso.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/daffara-grasso-barbera-d-asti).

- **Producer:** Daffara & Grasso
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Hillside vineyards plus some long-standing local supplier vineyards in the same area
- **Exposure:** South
- **Vinification:** Destemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled steel tanks at 24 °C, with about 12 to 14 days of maceration. In recent years co-inoculated with selected lactic bacteria so that malolactic fermentation starts right after the alcoholic one. After two rackings the wine rests in steel on its fine lees for at least six months.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A 100% Barbera d'Asti DOCG, 14% vol., fermented and aged in steel on its fine lees.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby with violet notes. Winey and fruity, with cherry, redcurrant and plum. Dry, well structured, soft and fresh, with a persistent, almond-like aftertaste.

## Food pairings

Cured meats (page category)