# Barbera del Monferrato (F.lli Facchino)

> Red, Barbera del Monferrato DOC by [F.lli Facchino](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/f-lli-facchino.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/f-lli-facchino-barbera-del-monferrato).

- **Producer:** F.lli Facchino
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera del Monferrato DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Rocca Grimalda and Carpeneto
- **Soil:** Clayey-calcareous
- **Exposure:** South-south/west
- **Harvest:** Second ten days of October
- **Vineyard planting:** At 260m altitude on a hillside; upward-trained vertical trellis, Guyot-pruned, planted at 0.90m x 2.60m, about 4,270 vines/ha.
- **Vinification:** Maceration for 6-7 days at 24-25°C; alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature (25°C) with regular délestage.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18°C
- **Storage:** Can be cellared for 7-8 years.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

The estate's classic Barbera del Monferrato DOC from Rocca Grimalda and Carpeneto, smooth and rounded, built to improve with a few years of age.

## Tasting notes

Deep red when young, turning more burgundy with age. A typical vinous nose with pleasant herbal notes from the vine and the area. Smooth, balanced and round on the palate, with tannins that soften further with age.

## Food pairings

Best partner for pasta with meat sauce, roasted meat, red braised meat and game; good with meat and cheese generally.