Winery PrunottoCostamiòle Barbera d'Asti Nizza Superiore
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 Costamiòle Barbera d'Asti Nizza Superiore from the Winery Prunotto
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Costamiòle Barbera d'Asti Nizza Superiore of Winery Prunotto in the region of Piedmont is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Costamiòle Barbera d'Asti Nizza Superiore of Winery Prunotto in the region of Piedmont often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Costamiòle Barbera d'Asti Nizza Superiore
Pairings that work perfectly with Costamiòle Barbera d'Asti Nizza Superiore
Original food and wine pairings with Costamiòle Barbera d'Asti Nizza Superiore
The Costamiòle Barbera d'Asti Nizza Superiore of Winery Prunotto matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of capellini with prosciutto, veal escalope with lemon sauce or traditional flemish carbonades.
Details and technical informations about Winery Prunotto's Costamiòle Barbera d'Asti Nizza Superiore.
Discover the grape variety: Verjus
A very high-acid variety grown not for wine but for verjuice production — the tart unripe grape juice used in traditional cooking to acidify sauces and meats. Now virtually extinct, it bears witness to French gastronomic and viticultural heritage and is preserved in varietal collections for its historical interest. A historic French white grape specific to medieval verjuice.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Costamiòle Barbera d'Asti Nizza Superiore from Winery Prunotto are 2016, 2015, 2006, 2001 and 1998.
Informations about the Winery Prunotto
The Winery Prunotto is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 41 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: Casting
Preparatory phase of the wine-making process consisting in bursting the grapes in order to release the juice.
