# Ciresa (Marenco)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti DOCG Superiore by [Marenco](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/marenco.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/marenco-ciresa).

- **Producer:** Marenco
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti DOCG Superiore
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Ciresa
- **Production area:** Strevi
- **Soil:** Sandy-marl soil
- **Exposure:** South-east, old vines
- **Vinification:** Grapes hand-picked into small crates, fermented in steel with extended skin maceration, then aged in 225 and 1500-litre oak barrels for at least 18 months before bottling. First made in 1990; released only in years the estate considers excellent. Alcohol 14.5% vol.
- **Serving temperature:** Serve in large glasses at 18°C.
- **Storage:** Store the bottle lying down, in the dark, in a cool place; let it rest a few minutes after opening. Ages well for over 10 years.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

A selective, barrel-aged Barbera d'Asti Superiore from the old vines of the Ciresa vineyard in Strevi, first produced in 1990 and released only in the estate's best years.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby red leaning to garnet. Elegant, persistent nose of vanilla and liquorice, fruit and spice. Full and harmonious on the palate, fresh and savoury.

## Food pairings

Rich meat dishes, pasta, risottos and well-aged cheeses.