# Ca' Di Pian Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG (2023)

- **Producer:** La Spinetta
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Barbera
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €22
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, blueberry, plum, blackberry, violet, rosehip, mocha, chocolate, vanilla, earth, balsamic

## About this wine

Ca' Di Pian Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG from La Spinetta is a distinguished red wine from Piedmont, Italy. First produced in 1985, this wine played a pivotal role in showcasing the potential for quality and structure in Barbera d'Asti, helping to modernize its perception. La Spinetta, founded by Giorgio Rivetti in 1977, is renowned for its commitment to meticulous, organic viticulture and a modern winemaking philosophy. The grapes for Ca' Di Pian are sourced from organically farmed vineyards in Castagnole delle Lanze, Costigliole d'Asti, and Montegrosso d'Asti, benefiting from the region's ideal terroir. The 2023 vintage is highlighted as a particularly fine example, offering both immediate enjoyment and aging potential.

## Interesting facts

- La Spinetta's first red wine, first produced in 1985.
- Helped modernize the image of Barbera d'Asti.
- Grapes sourced from organically farmed vineyards.
- Average vine age is 40-45 years old.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant acidity cuts through the richness of fatty meats and sauces, while its supple tannins complement protein. Its fruit-forward character and subtle spice notes can echo or contrast with herbs and spices in dishes.

## Wine making process

The Ca' Di Pian Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG is produced using grapes from organically farmed vineyards. Following hand-harvesting in early autumn, the grapes undergo fermentation and maceration in temperature-controlled rotating stainless-steel tanks for 10-15 days. The wine then completes malolactic fermentation and is aged for 10-12 months in French oak barriques, a mix of new and used barrels. An additional 3-6 months of bottle aging precedes release. La Spinetta employs meticulous viticulture, including low yields achieved through green harvesting, and a significant portion of their vineyards are farmed biodynamically.