Cascina Castlet Litina Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG 2021

Cascina Castlet - Litina Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG 2021

Character, Elegance, and Heritage of Asti Tradition

The Barbera d'Asti Superiore Litina is one of the iconic labels of Cascina Castlet. Affectionately dedicated to Aunt Litina, this selection is crafted from the estate's historic vineyards in Costigliole d'Asti. Thanks to skillful wood aging, the natural exuberance of the grape variety blends harmoniously with enveloping, complex notes, yielding a red wine of excellent structure and longevity.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep and intense ruby red with warm garnet reflections.
• Nose: Broad and deep bouquet, featuring plum jam, ripe cherry, violet, and pleasant touches of vanilla, cocoa, tobacco, and sweet spices.
• Palate: Warm, enveloping, and full-bodied on the palate. The trademark freshness of Barbera grants perfect balance to the sip, leading toward a long, smooth, and pleasantly persistent finish.

Food Pairings

A red wine of great depth that pairs beautifully with rich and flavorful gastronomy:

• First courses with meat ragù, Asti-style agnolotti, and truffle pasta
• Roasted red meats, wine-braised beef, and game
• Platters of aged cured meats, blue cheeses, or hard cheeses

Technical Specifications

• Appellation: Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
• Producer: Cascina Castlet
• Vintage: 2021
• Grape Variety: 100% Barbera
• Production Area: Costigliole d'Asti (AT), Piedmont
• Size: 0.75 l
• Alcohol Content: 14.50% Vol.
• Serving Temperature: 16 - 18 °C

Why Choose It: It is a Barbera Superiore with an ancient heart but a modern, elegant taste, capable of combining the authenticity of the Asti region with the smoothness of great wood aging.