Red

La Cappelletta

By Tenuta La Pergola, Asti, Piemonte, Italy

Tenuta La Pergola La Cappelletta

Critics and guides

  • Award: Corona (Touring Club Italiano, Vinibuoni d'Italia 2027), vintage 2023 (source)

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Barbera d'Asti Superiore at 13% alcohol, steel-fermented and aged a year in large barrel, able to age 6 to 8 years in bottle.

Tasting notes

Floral, intensely fruity and winey, with cherry, plum and almond. Dry, warm, soft, fresh, fairly tannic, savoury, of elegant structure. Deep ruby red; ripe cherry, redcurrant, rose and mint with undergrowth, chocolate and carob; structured, warm and full, with opulent tannin and lively freshness, closing fruity and spicy.

Pairs well with

Red meats, game, hard cheeses

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbera d'Asti DOCG Superiore
Grape
Barbera 100%
Vinification
Fermented in steel, then one year in large barrel.
Serving temperature
18-20°C
Storage
Bottle ageing up to 6 to 8 years

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