# La Rabina (Fratelli Novara)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG by [Fratelli Novara](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/fratelli-novara.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/fratelli-novara-barbera-d-asti-superiore).

- **Producer:** Fratelli Novara
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Harvest:** Early October (first ten days)
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot training
- **Vinification:** 12 months in 500-litre oak barrels, then 8 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 to 20°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Barbera d'Asti Superiore aged in 500-litre oak barrels, 15% alcohol; the tech sheet is for the 2020 vintage.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby red. Soft, balanced and well structured on the palate, with a nose of cherry, plum and dark berries.

## Food pairings

Rich first courses, meat dishes, game and aged cheeses.