# Barbaresco (Fratelli Casetta)

> Red, Barbaresco DOCG by [Fratelli Casetta](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/casetta.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/fratelli-casetta-barbaresco).

- **Producer:** Fratelli Casetta
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbaresco DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Production area:** Grapes from several vineyards; medium-high hills (300-400 m a.s.l.) with various exposures, south and south-east
- **Soil:** Tortonian formation: calcareous-clayey marls and stratified sands
- **Exposure:** South-east
- **Harvest:** By hand, between the first and second ten days of October, with strict selection of the bunches placed in small baskets
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot training
- **Vinification:** Destemming and crushing. Traditional fermentation at controlled temperature for about 10-15 days, with pump-overs to extract the polyphenolic substances. Matured in large 55 hl Slavonian oak casks, then aged in steel until bottling. A second page for the same wine states at least two years in large Slavonian oak and six months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Barbaresco from several vineyards on the Tortonian marls, matured in large Slavonian oak. 14% vol.

## Tasting notes

Brilliant red tending to garnet. Intense, ethereal bouquet with notes of red berry fruit and spice. Full, soft, well balanced and refined, with elegant tannins.

## Food pairings

Perfect with red meat, lamb and cheeses; goes with rich first courses such as risotto and egg pasta. A perfect after-dinner companion.