# La Tota (Marchesi Alfieri)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti DOCG by [Marchesi Alfieri](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/marchesi-alfieri.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/marchesi-alfieri-la-tota).

- **Producer:** Marchesi Alfieri
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Production area:** San Martino Alfieri
- **Harvest:** Hand-harvested in crates in the second half of September
- **Vinification:** Skins ferment in stainless steel at 28-30°C for 12-15 days using délestage and light pumping over. Malolactic fermentation in steel, then the wine is racked into 225 and 500 litre French oak barriques (Allier and Tronçais), 2-3 years old, for about a year, followed by 3-6 months in the bottle at a controlled 15°C before release.
- **Serving temperature:** Serve at 18°C
- **Storage:** 0.75L, 1.5L, 3L formats. About 100,000 bottles produced.
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-18



## Summary

La Tota blends Barbera from vineyards of differing age, exposure, soil and clone, harvested and vinified separately, with final blending only after malolactic fermentation.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby red colour with purple highlights. Intense aroma with notes of ripe plum and light vanilla from the oak. Full, dense, smooth flavour with balanced spice, oak vanilla and red fruit. Develops well for 6-8 years in the bottle.

## Food pairings

Pasta, red and white meats, medium-matured non-blue cheeses.