# Barbera d'Alba (Fratelli Casetta)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC by [Fratelli Casetta](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/casetta.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/fratelli-casetta-barbera-d-alba).

- **Producer:** Fratelli Casetta
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Hills of medium altitude (200-300 m a.s.l.)
- **Soil:** Ancient marine origin, characterised by the Rocche: steep, friable, sandy slopes of ochre colour
- **Exposure:** South, south-west
- **Harvest:** By hand around the end of September, with strict selection of the bunches placed in small crates
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot training; 1.2 ha under vine
- **Vinification:** Destemming and crushing. Traditional fermentation at controlled temperature for about 8-10 days, with pump-overs to extract the polyphenols. A short ageing in steel tanks before bottling.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

The estate's everyday Barbera d'Alba from 1.2 ha, aged briefly in steel. 13% vol.

## Tasting notes

Intense red with purple reflections. Intense, fruity bouquet typical of cherry and plum. Full and persistent on the palate, well balanced. An elegant wine with a pleasant fruity aftertaste. 13% vol.

## Food pairings

A perfect wine for the whole meal. Goes well with cured meats, pasta, risotto, legume soups, meat dishes and cheeses.