# Barbera d'Asti Superiore (Ridaroca)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG by [Ridaroca](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/ridaroca.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/ridaroca-barbera-d-asti-superiore).

- **Producer:** Ridaroca
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Vinification:** Long maceration in oak vats with a submerged cap, where both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation take place. About 18 months of ageing in oak vats, then 3 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 18°C (65°F); let it breathe 35 to 40 minutes before serving
- **Storage:** Keeps in the cellar for 3 to 5 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG aged about 18 months in oak vats, 13.5 to 14.5% alcohol.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red tending to garnet. Dry and full-bodied with a slightly bitter edge, which softens with age into a full, harmonious taste. Winey aroma, intense but delicate, enhanced by the oak.

## Food pairings

Very flavourful pasta and meat dishes.