# Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG (Malabaila di Canale)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG by [Malabaila di Canale](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/malabaila-di-canale.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/malabaila-di-canale-barbera-d-asti-superiore-docg).

- **Producer:** Malabaila di Canale
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Production area:** Monferrato
- **Soil:** Clayey, calcareous
- **Exposure:** South-West
- **Harvest:** First ten days of October
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot, 4,500 vines/hectare, 30-40 years old
- **Vinification:** Maceration on skins for 12-15 days at controlled temperature (28-30°C). Malolactic fermentation completed. Aging for 12 months in French oak barrels (225 liters) and 6 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20°C
- **Storage:** Can age for 8-10 years, developing further complexity and elegance.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-03


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## Summary

A rich and structured red wine, this Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG offers depth and complexity from oak aging.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby red color with garnet reflections. Intense and complex aroma with notes of red fruits, vanilla, and spices. Full-bodied, warm, and harmonious on the palate with soft tannins and a long, persistent finish.

## Food pairings

Excellent with roasted red meats, game, aged cheeses, and truffle dishes.