# Barbera d'Asti (La Caplana)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti DOCG by [La Caplana](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/la-caplana.md), Gavi, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/la-caplana-barbera-d-asti).

- **Producer:** La Caplana
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Harvest:** Late September
- **Vineyard planting:** From two vineyards over 30 years old, with a very low yield of 70 to 80 quintals per hectare depending on the vintage.
- **Vinification:** Fermented in state-of-the-art horizontal tanks with about 6 days of maceration at around 28°C. Aged 1 year, first part in large 30 hl wood casks and then in bottle.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26


## Summary

A Barbera d'Asti DOCG from two vineyards over 30 years old with very low yields, macerated about 6 days at 28°C and aged one year, first in large wood casks and then in bottle.

## Tasting notes

Deep, clear ruby red, fairly full-bodied. Intense on the nose with good complexity, notes of macerated red fruit, cherry and small berries. On the palate it is structured, soft, with good finesse and elegance, pleasant and long on the finish.

## Food pairings

Usually paired well with red meat dishes, braised meats, game, roasts and pork.