# Mon Ross (Forteto della Luja)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti DOCG by [Forteto della Luja](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/forteto-della-luja.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/forteto-della-luja-mon-ross).

- **Producer:** Forteto della Luja
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Production area:** Loazzolo, Langa Astigiana
- **Soil:** Decarbonated, neutral soils, mainly clay-silt loam or sandy loam, yellow to reddish
- **Harvest:** Selective harvest in several passes at full ripeness
- **Vineyard planting:** Well-exposed hillside above 300 m with a medium-steep slope; vines average over 30 years, surrounded by small woods
- **Vinification:** Hand-picked into small perforated crates. Pressed and fermented straight away with the house's own selected yeasts in small temperature-controlled vessels, then malolactic fermentation and 4 months in seasoned small oak barrels to keep the aromas clean. Cold-stabilised over winter and bottled in early spring after the first full moon of March. Around 13.5% alcohol.
- **Serving temperature:** 10 to 15°C when young, room temperature with heartier dishes
- **Storage:** Drinks well young and can age a few years
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

The estate's everyday Barbera d'Asti, made in the traditional way from old vines. Also in magnum.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red. An old-school Barbera, with fruit, freshness and vinous character, and a rich, juicy body.

## Food pairings

Young and slightly cool: cured meats, antipasti, tomato pasta, pizza, fish or white meat. At room temperature: minestrone, roasts, bagna cauda.