Cascina Valle Asinari
Barbera d'Asti Superiore 2023
| Denomination | DOCG Barbera d'Asti Superiore |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Aging | 12 months in large casks; a further 3 months of bottle ageing |
- Name and grape variety: Organic Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG, 100% Barbera, 14.5% vol
- Vinification: spontaneous fermentation for 12 days in cement tanks with indigenous yeasts
- Ageing: 12 months in large French and Slavonian oak barrels, plus 3 months in bottle
- Tasting notes: intense ruby colour, warm and complex flavour, lively acidity, fine tannins
- Serving and pairings: decant for 1 hour at 16-18°C; ideal with braised meats, game, cured meats and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Cascina Valle Asinari Barbera d’Asti Superiore is an organic still red wine from Piedmont, made exclusively from Barbera grapes. In the glass, it displays a deep ruby red colour with bright violet highlights. The aromatic bouquet is intense, dominated by notes of red fruit, plum and blueberry jam, enriched with balsamic hints and elegant spices. On the palate, it reveals a warm and complex structure, skilfully balanced by a pronounced acidity that ensures a pleasant gustatory tension. An enveloping style, capable of evolving in the bottle for up to a decade.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from San Marzano Oliveto, in the province of Asti, from hillside vineyards located in the highest part of the estate. Thanks to an ideal south and south-east exposure and altitudes close to four hundred metres, the bunches achieve a slow and complete ripening. The heterogeneous soils, characterised by an alternation of sands, clays and limestone rocks, impart a clear savoury identity to the wine. The influence of the continental climate, marked by cold winters and rainfall concentrated in spring, helps to shape deep aromas and excellent longevity.
How it is produced
The production process begins with a spontaneous fermentation of about twelve days, triggered by indigenous yeasts in concrete vats. Malolactic fermentation is also completed in the same material. Maturation then continues for a year in large French and Slavonian oak barrels, finishing with a further three months of rest in the bottle. This careful process in the cellar shapes a smooth sip, preserving the typical freshness of the grape variety. The finish, long and persistent, is supported by a delicate tannin and pleasant mineral notes.
History and Curiosities
Born in the highest part of the vineyards of San Marzano Oliveto, this organic Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG embodies the true spirit of Cascina Valle Asinari. Overseen by oenologist Simone Borsari, the wine is crafted using traditional methods to enhance the pure vocation of the land. The meticulous vinification involves spontaneous fermentation in concrete vats, followed by twelve months of ageing in large French and Slavonian oak barrels. A red of great elegance, capable of captivating the senses and offering an unforgettable experience.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2015
- Oenologist: Simone Borsari
- Bottles produced: 100.000
- Hectares: 15
| Name | Cascina Valle Asinari Barbera d'Asti Superiore 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Barbera d'Asti DOCG |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Cascina Valle Asinari |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in the highest part of the vineyards of San Marzano Oliveto, this organic Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG embodies the true spirit of Cascina Valle Asinari. Overseen by oenologist Simone Borsari, the wine is crafted using traditional methods to enhance the pure vocation of the land. The meticulous vinification involves spontaneous fermentation in concrete vats, followed by twelve months of ageing in large French and Slavonian oak barrels. A red of great elegance, capable of captivating the senses and offering an unforgettable experience. |
| Origin | San Marzano Oliveto, province of Asti, Piedmont, Italy |
| Climate | Continental climate |
| Soil composition | Variable soils: calcareous, clayey, rocky and sandy (predominantly sandy and clayey in the Asti area). |
| Plants per hectare | 4,000–5,000 vines/ha |
| Fermentation | 12 days |
| Production technique | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete tanks; malolactic fermentation in concrete; ageing in large oak casks and in bottle |
| Wine making | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete tanks for 12 days; malolactic fermentation completed in concrete. Ageing for 12 months in large casks (French and Slavonian oak) and a further 3 months in bottle. |
| Aging | 12 months in large casks; a further 3 months of bottle ageing |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |