# Barbera d'Asti Superiore (Emanuele Gambino)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG by [Emanuele Gambino](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/gambino.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/emanuele-gambino-barbera-d-asti-superiore).

- **Producer:** Emanuele Gambino
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Costigliole d'Asti
- **Soil:** Clay, silt, sand
- **Exposure:** South
- **Harvest:** Late September (third decade)
- **Vinification:** Manual harvest in 20 kg perforated crates. Gentle destemming and crushing. Fermentation in stainless steel at 26°C with about 15 days of maceration, pump-overs and délestage. Malolactic fermentation completed. Aged 12 months in large French oak barrels, then at least 8 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

A 100% Barbera Superiore aged 12 months in large French oak barrels.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby red with violet reflections. Intense, refined nose of ripe blackberry and blueberry with sweet liquorice and green tobacco. Fresh from natural acidity yet supple; the fruit turns to juicy cherry, with a persistent, harmonious finish.

## Food pairings

Monferrato-style agnolotti or ravioli with meat sauce, roasts, wild boar and polenta.