# iL Ritorno (Corte San Pietro)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti DOCG by [Corte San Pietro](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/corte-san-pietro.md), Nizza, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/il-ritorno).

- **Producer:** Corte San Pietro
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Vinification:** The destemmed grapes are gently crushed; after fermentation the wine ages in steel tanks, kept in constant contact with the fermentation lees, which are held in suspension.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A steel-aged Barbera d'Asti described by the producer as the estate's manifesto, a return to its origins.

## Tasting notes

Intense purple colour and good body. Aromas of wild berries, violet, sweet spices and a hint of sun-dried hay. On the palate the Barbera makes itself felt, with a fresh note balanced by good softness, which the producer attributes to the perfect exposure on the Moasca castle hill.

## Food pairings

Traditional: typical Piemontese starters, vitello tonnato, raw meat, tajarin with sausage ragù and roasts. Vegetarian/vegan: legume soup, fresh or medium-aged cheeses.