# Maria Augusta (Vinicola Arno)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG by [Vinicola Arno](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/vinicola-arno.md), Nizza, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/maria-augusta).

- **Producer:** Vinicola Arno
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Valmanella, Mombercelli and Castelnuovo, Monferrato (AT)
- **Soil:** Sandy, medium depth
- **Vinification:** Total ageing of at least 18 months, with at least 6 months in Austrian oak barrels.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A Barbera d'Asti Superiore named after the mother of the winery's founder. At least 18 months of ageing, 6 of them in Austrian oak; 1,200 bottles, 14.5% alcohol, average yield 70 q/ha.

## Tasting notes

Intense, lively ruby. The nose opens on ripe cherry, blackberry jam and violets, then clove and nutmeg, closing on cocoa powder and liquorice. Full and enveloping on the palate, held by pleasant freshness.