COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Barbera
PRODUCER
Cascina Vigna
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Barbera d'Asti Cascina Vigna 2020 is a 100% Barbera wine from the Barbera d'Asti DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy. Produced by the family-run Cascina Vigna winery, it originates from vineyards on the south-facing slopes of Bricco Lu' near Costigliole d'Asti. The winery emphasizes traditional winemaking techniques alongside integrated agronomic management, aiming to express the distinct Piedmontese character of their wines. The 2020 vintage is characterized by a ruby red color with violet hints, black cherry, and tobacco notes, offering a full-bodied profile with subtle tannins and a fresh, long finish.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Some vines at Cascina Vigna are over 50 years old.
Fact 02
Barbera d'Asti is known for its naturally high acidity.
Fact 03
The winery uses a mix of stainless steel and cement tanks for fermentation.
Fact 04
The Gozzelino family has been making wine since the early 1900s.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Barbera d'Asti Cascina Vigna 2020 begins with a manual harvest and careful selection of grapes. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel and cement tanks, with a maceration period of 15-20 days. Malolactic fermentation is also conducted in steel or cement. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in large barrels (25 HL) before bottling.
