# Rubis (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-rubis).

- **Producer:** La Caplana
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Harvest:** Late September
- **Vineyard planting:** From a single vineyard over 50 years old, with a very low yield of 60 quintals per hectare.
- **Vinification:** Fermented in state-of-the-art horizontal tanks with about 12 days of maceration at around 28°C. The site states ageing lasts 2 years, the first part in new barriques and then in bottle.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26



## Summary

A Barbera d'Asti DOCG from a single vineyard over 50 years old with very low yields, macerated about 12 days at 28°C.

## Tasting notes

An extraordinarily characterful red wine, described on the site as aged one year in barrique, with a deep ruby color moving toward garnet. On the nose, notes of violet, forest berries, licorice and undergrowth, with a broad, powerful palate.

## Food pairings

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