# Maria Teresa (Isolabella della Croce)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti DOCG by [Isolabella della Croce](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/isolabella-della-croce.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/isolabella-della-croce-maria-teresa).

- **Producer:** Isolabella della Croce
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Exposure:** Southwest, South
- **Vineyard planting:** 6,000 vines per hectare; yield 50 quintals per hectare.
- **Vinification:** Hand-harvested at full ripeness, destemmed and gently pressed. The must ferments in vertical fermenters at a controlled 26-28°C with 8 to 10 days of maceration, then rests in steel for malolactic fermentation before bottling the following spring.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26


## Summary

Fresh on the palate, with the intense fruity note typical of the grape variety.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red with lovely violet reflections, an intense, characteristic fruity aroma. Dry, savory and fresh on the palate, with good persistence, pleasant and easy to drink.

## Food pairings

An all-meal wine thanks to its easy drinkability. Ideal with cold cuts and cured meat starters, and pairs well with flavorful first courses and meat-based second courses, and with medium-aged cheeses.