Winery CesteContessina Barbera d'Asti
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 Contessina Barbera d'Asti from the Winery Ceste
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Contessina Barbera d'Asti of Winery Ceste in the region of Piémont is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Contessina Barbera d'Asti
Pairings that work perfectly with Contessina Barbera d'Asti
Original food and wine pairings with Contessina Barbera d'Asti
The Contessina Barbera d'Asti of Winery Ceste matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of tagliatelle with mushrooms, veal escalope with lemon sauce or pizza calzone with ham and mushrooms.
Details and technical informations about Winery Ceste's Contessina Barbera d'Asti.
Discover the grape variety: Genouillet
The wines produced a long time ago in the Berry region from this grape variety were considered to be the best in the region. Today, Genouillet is in danger of extinction, registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A1. According to published genetic analyses, it is the result of a natural intraspecific cross between the white gouais and the black tressot.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Contessina Barbera d'Asti from Winery Ceste are 2008, 2012, 2013
Informations about the Winery Ceste
The Winery Ceste is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 29 wines for sale in the of Piémont to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Piémont
Piedmont (Piemonte) holds an unrivalled place among the world's finest wine regions. Located in northwestern Italy, it is home to more DOCG wines than any other Italian region, including such well-known and respected names as Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera d'Asti. Though famous for its Austere, Tannic, Floral">floral reds made from Nebbiolo, Piedmont's biggest success story in the past decade has been Moscato d'Asti, a Sweet, Sparkling white wine. Piedmont Lies, as its name suggests, at the foot of the Western Alps, which encircle its northern and western sides and form its naturally formidable border with Provence, France.
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The word of the wine: Size (champagne)
Juices that flow from the press after the cuvée, at the second pressing. Less fine, often more vegetal, it is mainly used to make the first price champagnes.