# Adornes (Marchesi Cattaneo Adorno Giustiniani)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG by [Marchesi Cattaneo Adorno Giustiniani](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/marchesi-cattaneo-adorno-giustiani.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/marchesi-cattaneo-adorno-giustiniani-adornes).

- **Producer:** Marchesi Cattaneo Adorno Giustiniani
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Hillside vineyards of the castle, Gabiano
- **Vinification:** Yield limited to 50 q/ha with production-limiting pruning, preventive thinning and hand-only selection at harvest. Aged about 18 months in tonneaux of fine French oak.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

Barbera d'Asti Superiore from the castle's hillside vineyards, aged about 18 months in French oak tonneaux. Marked freshness balanced by alcohol and ripeness, with a very long finish.

## Tasting notes

Colour: very intense ruby red with slightly orange nuances. Nose: intense, persistent and fine, with fruity, mineral, vegetal and spicy notes of slightly macerated cherry and ripe plum, balsamic notes, graphite, dried fruit, ground white pepper and wood. Palate: dry, fresh, savoury, warm, slightly astringent, full but lean, persistent, with a bitter finish; the fruity, mineral, vegetal and spicy notes return in the aftertaste.

## Food pairings

Grilled and braised meats and aged cheeses.