# La Birba (Scagliola - Sansì)

> Red, Monferrato DOC Barbera by [Scagliola - Sansì](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/scagliola-sansi.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/scagliola-sansi-la-birba).

- **Producer:** Scagliola - Sansì
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Monferrato DOC Barbera
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Soil:** Sand, marl and limestone (Calosso area)
- **Harvest:** Beginning to mid-September, traditional harvest with manual selection of grapes
- **Vinification:** Maceration and fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature for about 15 to 20 days. Malolactic fermentation can take place. Bottled young. Alcohol approx. 13.5% vol.
- **Serving temperature:** Serve in a medium glass at about 16 to 18°C
- **Storage:** Keep in a dark place at about 14 to 16°C. Best not to age beyond two years.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30



## Summary

A lively young Barbera Monferrato, about 10,000 bottles a year; La Birba means the scamp.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red with purple highlights. Vinous bouquet, clean and continuous, with hints of undergrowth and plum. Dry, typical of the variety, easy to drink, with a slight sparkle.

## Food pairings

First courses, soups or white meat.