Le More Barbera D’Asti - Cascina Gilli

The Le More Barbera D’Asti from the wine-growing region of Piedmont reveals itself in the glass with a dense ruby red. This varietal Italian wine shows wonderfully complex notes of blackberries in the glass. There are also hints of other fruits.

The Cascina Gilli Le More Barbera D’Asti presents itself to the wine enthusiast as wonderfully dry. This red wine never appears coarse or meager, as one might expect from a wine. On the palate, this powerful red wine is characterized by an extremely fleshy and velvety texture. The finish of this red wine from the Piedmont wine-growing region ultimately impresses with a lovely aftertaste. The finish is also accompanied by mineral notes from the clay-dominated soils.

Vinification of the Le More Barbera D’Asti by Cascina Gilli

The basis for the powerful Le More Barbera D’Asti from Italy is grapes of the Barbera variety. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Piedmont. Here, the vines sink their roots deep into clay soils. After harvesting, the grapes are brought to the winery without delay. There they are selected and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Vinification is followed by several months of aging on the fine lees before the wine is finally bottled.

Food recommendation for Cascina Gilli Le More Barbera D’Asti

This red wine from Italy is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15–18°C. It is perfectly suited as an accompanying wine to boiled veal brisket with beans and tomatoes, vegetable couscous with beef meatballs or duck breast with snow peas.

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