# Ciabot d'la Mandorla 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-ciabot-d-la-mandorla-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
- **Vineyard planting:** Traditional Piedmontese Guyot training; yield 90 q/ha; average vine age 20-30 years
- **Vinification:** Soft pressing, then four weeks of fermentation in stainless steel with submerged-cap macerations at 28-29 C. Aged in 3,000-litre Allier French oak casks for about 24 months.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20 C; open the bottle at least an hour before serving
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30



## Summary

A powerful 100% Barbera from the Ciabot d'la Mandorla vineyard, named for an almond tree and an old tool shed (ciabot) in the vine rows. Alcohol 14.5% vol.

## Tasting notes

Deep garnet, very clear, with rare magenta reflections. Broad, intense, ethereal and winey nose of macerated fruit, elderberry jam, cloves, briny touches, dried flowers, hay and undergrowth. Full, austere and harmonious on the palate, with moderate savouriness.

## Food pairings

Cured meats, aged cheeses and red meat dishes.