# Le Cave (Massimo Pastura - Cascina La Ghersa)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG by [Massimo Pastura - Cascina La Ghersa](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/massimo-pastura-cascina-la-ghersa.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/massimo-pastura-cascina-la-ghersa-le-cave).

- **Producer:** Massimo Pastura - Cascina La Ghersa
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Production area:** Moasca (AT), Barbera vineyard of about 1.3 ha planted in 1996
- **Soil:** Astian sands rich in tufa and gypsum (the 'cave' are the gypsum quarries still visible on the Astesana hills)
- **Vineyard planting:** Vineyard of about 1.3 ha planted in 1996 by Massimo Pastura after clone and rootstock research; 45 hl/ha, about 1 kg of grapes per vine; two selections at harvest
- **Serving temperature:** 18 - 19 °C
- **Storage:** Over 10 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30



## Summary

A Barbera d'Asti Superiore from the 1.3 ha vineyard Massimo Pastura planted in 1996, yielding about 45 hl/ha (roughly 1 kg of grapes per vine) with two selections at harvest. Part of the Vigneti Unici selection.

## Tasting notes

Purple-red with slight garnet reflections, brilliant. Clear notes of violet and rose, plum, pepper and a light smoky touch. Voluminous, warm structure, balanced, with alcohol well supported by acidity. Delicately tannic and velvety, with a savoury, fruity, very long finish.

## Food pairings

Cured meats and medium-aged Piedmontese cheeses, pasta including stuffed pasta, white and red meats, roast or braised. Piedmontese pairings: salame crudo 'turista al Barbera', cardoon flan with toma fonduta, agnolotti del plin in roast gravy, bollito misto, Castelmagno DOP.