Winery Renato CaprettoMonte Cuchetto Barbera 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 Monte Cuchetto Barbera d'Asti from the Winery Renato Capretto
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
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Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Monte Cuchetto Barbera d'Asti of Winery Renato Capretto in the region of Piedmont is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Monte Cuchetto Barbera d'Asti
Pairings that work perfectly with Monte Cuchetto Barbera d'Asti
Original food and wine pairings with Monte Cuchetto Barbera d'Asti
The Monte Cuchetto Barbera d'Asti of Winery Renato Capretto matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of pad thai, veal tagine with prunes or gloom and doom.
Details and technical informations about Winery Renato Capretto's Monte Cuchetto Barbera d'Asti.
Discover the grape variety: Castelao
Structured, fruity reds with a deep ruby colour, supple to firm tannins and charming palate, showing signature aromas of raspberry, plum, cherry, gentle spices and balsamic notes. Charming Portuguese profile for early or short-aged drinking. Grown in the Setúbal Peninsula, Alentejo, Ribatejo and Lisbon region, contributing to many Portuguese blends. Native Portuguese black variety, also known as periquita, one of the most widely planted in Portugal.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Monte Cuchetto Barbera d'Asti from Winery Renato Capretto are 2018, 0, 2015
Informations about the Winery Renato Capretto
The Winery Renato Capretto is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 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: Rebêche (champagne)
Must obtained in excess of the 2 550 litres authorised for a weight of 4 000 kilos of grapes. The first 2 050 litres constitute the cuvée and the next 500 litres the taille. The rebêche represents 1 to 3 % of the total volume and must be distilled or used to make ratafia.
