# Barbera d'Asti Superiore (Gozzelino)

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

- **Producer:** Gozzelino
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Costigliole d'Asti
- **Soil:** Sandy, clay, tuff and limestone
- **Vinification:** Soft pressing, then fermentation at 28-29 C in steel with a month of submerged-cap macerations. Aged in 225-litre Allier French oak barrels for at least 24 months.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20 C; open the bottle at least an hour before serving
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30



## Summary

Named after Lorenzo Gozzelino, who runs the estate today. 100% Barbera, alcohol 15% vol. The producer notes that no weedkiller is used in the vineyards.

## Tasting notes

Garnet red turning brick. Vanilla dominates the nose, with liquorice and almond. Austere and balanced on the palate, with a very strong vanilla aftertaste.

## Food pairings

Main courses such as roasts, game and braised red meats.