Winery Cantine VolpiBarbera d'Asti
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or veal.
Taste structure of the Barbera d'Asti from the Winery Cantine Volpi
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Barbera d'Asti of Winery Cantine Volpi in the region of Piedmont is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Barbera d'Asti of Winery Cantine Volpi in the region of Piedmont often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Barbera d'Asti
Pairings that work perfectly with Barbera d'Asti
Original food and wine pairings with Barbera d'Asti
The Barbera d'Asti of Winery Cantine Volpi matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of farfalle with gorgonzola, osso bucco milanese or simmered pork cheeks with cream sauce and dijon mustard.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cantine Volpi's Barbera d'Asti.
Discover the grape variety: Durif
Powerful, deeply coloured reds with an inky, near-black robe, firm tannins and dense palate. Intense aromas of blackberry, plum, blackcurrant, black pepper, chocolate, spices and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. Near-extinct in France, it became a star as Petite Sirah in California (Napa, Lodi, Paso Robles) and is emblematic of Rutherglen, Australia. French variety created in 1880 by François Durif in the Isère (spontaneous cross of Syrah × Peloursin).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Barbera d'Asti from Winery Cantine Volpi are 2017, 2012, 2015, 0 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Cantine Volpi
The Winery Cantine Volpi is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 82 wines for sale in the of Barbera d'Asti to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Barbera d'Asti
Apogee of Piedmont Barbera: a gourmet, vibrant red with signature notes of ripe cherry, raspberry, plum and violet, characteristic fresh acidity and supple tannins that make it immediately drinkable. A direct, everyday Italian style, perfect with charcuterie and pasta. Fleshier Superiore versions (14 months ageing) with liquorice and dark chocolate notes, and Nizza DOCG at the summit. 6,000 ha of clay-limestone hills between Asti and Alessandria.
The wine region of Piedmont
Kingdom of Nebbiolo: Barolo and Barbaresco DOCG, long-ageing reds with firm tannins and lively acidity, complex aromas of withered rose, sour cherry, tar, truffle and undergrowth. More accessible, tangy Barbera on red fruit, supple, crisp Dolcetto. Sweet, floral sparkling Moscato d'Asti, mineral, lemony Gavi (Cortese) white, round, almondy Arneis from Roero. 50,000 ha across the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato, UNESCO.
The word of the wine: Ploussard
See poulsard.
