# Barbera d'Asti Poggio Le Coste (2022)

- **Producer:** Castello del Poggio
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Barbera
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 15.0%
- **Average price:** €30
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 18–20 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, red cherry, vanilla, cloves, earth, leather

## About this wine

The Barbera d'Asti Poggio Le Coste 2022 from Castello del Poggio is a 100% Barbera wine from the Asti sub-region of Piedmont, Italy. The estate's vineyards are situated in Val del Temp, an area with historical ties to the Knights Templar, at altitudes ranging from 250 to 350 meters. Castello del Poggio, part of the Zonin family's winemaking enterprise, focuses on the authentic expression of Piedmontese terroir and indigenous grape varieties, with Barbera being a key emphasis. The 'Poggio Le Coste' name reflects the vineyard's hillside location.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards are located in Val del Temp, historically owned by the Knights Templar.
- The estate covers 160 hectares of vineyards.
- Vines are planted at altitudes between 250-350 meters.
- The wine's name, 'Poggio Le Coste', hints at its hillside vineyard origins.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and balanced tannins complement the richness of red meats and hearty pasta dishes. Its inherent acidity cuts through fattier elements, cleansing the palate, while its fruit-forward character harmonizes with savory herbs and earthy vegetables.

## Wine making process

The Barbera d'Asti Poggio Le Coste 2022 begins with a manual harvest. Following pressing, the grapes undergo a week-long maceration with the skins to extract color and tannins. A distinctive winemaking technique involving bacterial action is utilized to manage and reduce the wine's acidity, aiming for a balanced flavor. The wine is then aged for 8 months in French oak barrels, followed by 3 months of bottle aging before release.