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Barbera d’Asti “Bricco Gallinetta”

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This one is personal. The Bricco Gallinetta vineyard sits in Mombercelli, south of Asti, and it belongs to Franca Miretti’s own family — these are the vines she grew up among. When Franca took over Cantina del Pino after her husband Renato’s death in 2020, she brought her family’s Barbera with her.  Just under three hectares, south-facing, on sandy soils that push freshness and fruit rather than weight. Harvest comes in the first half of September, classic timing, no chasing extra ripeness.

Appellation: Barbera d’Asti DOCG

Type: Red, dry

Varietal: 100% Barbera

Wine Details:

Tasting Notes:
Color: Deep red-purple.
Bouquet: Ripe black cherry, plum, earth, and some pepper.
Palate: Fruit forward, balanced with bright acidity and low tannins (typical of Barbera d’Asti). Juicy and fresh with an elegant mouthfeel that finishes off with a dry, spiced finish.
Serving Suggestion: 16°-18° C (60-65° F).
Alcohol: 14%
Pairing:  Tajarin pasta in a light, creamy sauce made with meat and, truffles. It goes well with beef, cheeses (specifically Gorgonzola) and any creamy pasta dish.

Vinyard Notes:
Vineyard Location: Mombercelli (Asti).
Exposure: South.
Area: 2.7 hectare/6.67 acres.
Soil: Sandy soil.

Winemaking Notes:
Harvest: Classic timing for harvest, in the first half of September.
Vinification: At 28°C/82°F for 7 days on the skins during maceration. Malolactic fermentation complete.
Aging: 10 months in steel.
Stabilization: Natural with no filtering of the wines.
Total Production: 7,800 Bottles/650 Cases.