# Gioia (Fratelli Aresca)

> Red, Barbera del Monferrato DOC by [Fratelli Aresca](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/fratelli-aresca.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/fratelli-aresca-gioia).

- **Producer:** Fratelli Aresca
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera del Monferrato DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Monferrato
- **Vineyard planting:** Young vines
- **Vinification:** Temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation with brief maceration on the skins, followed by ageing in steel tank for at least 3 months.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

Barbera del Monferrato DOC Gioia is the youngest expression of Barbera in the range, with a pleasant fruity bouquet of cherry and strawberry, a fresh and lively palate, and a good match for Mediterranean cuisine.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red colour. Perfumed nose with intense notes of red fruit such as cherry and strawberry. The palate is fresh and lively with notes of red fruit.

## Food pairings

Ideal with pasta dishes, chicken and delicate dishes.