# Ventiquattro Lune (Ghiga)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG by [Ghiga](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/ghiga.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/ghiga-ventiquattro-lune).

- **Producer:** Ghiga
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Soil:** Medium texture, good clay and limestone, very rich in magnesium
- **Exposure:** South-east
- **Harvest:** Hand-picked in crates
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted 1980, mid-hill
- **Vinification:** Destemmed and crushed, fermented in steel with selected yeasts at 27 to 28 °C for 7 to 10 days with pump-overs and delestage; malolactic in steel. 12 months in barrels and barriques, then a further 12 months in 700-litre French oak tonneaux; 24 months in wood in total, 50% new, medium toast. 14.5% vol, residual sugar about 3 to 4 g/l, total acidity about 6 g/l.
- **Storage:** Ageing potential 15 years (the producer says it can last up to 20); also in 1.5 and 3 litre formats. Decant at least an hour before serving.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-09



## Summary

The step-up from Dodici Lune: 12 months in barrels and barriques, then 12 more in 700-litre French oak tonneaux. 14.5% vol, built for long keeping.

## Tasting notes

Very intense garnet red with ruby reflections; aromas of liquorice and jam. Large structure and soft, delicate on the palate.

## Food pairings

Meat dishes, also first courses and risotto