Red Wine

Barbera d’Asti

Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita

A grape variety that symbolizes the viticultural growth of Costigliole and Monferrato, Barbera is the red grape that has found its ideal terroir and home here, perfectly suited for winemaking. At the San Martino farmhouse, where Emanuele Gambino’s vineyards are now located, vines were once planted under the guidance of Marchese Asinari. The grapes were harvested and processed in these very cellars, driven by a constant pursuit of quality.

This centuries-old knowledge does not remain stagnant; instead, it evolves with a relentless drive for improvement. The result is a wine that embodies all the defining traits of Barbera, presented in its finest form: distinctive and elegant.

Vintage 2022

Grape Variety: 100% Barbera
(Grapes in organic conversion)
Origin: Costigliole d’Asti
Exposure: South
Soil Type: Clay-limestone
Harvest Period: Third decade of September

A grape variety that symbolizes the viticultural growth of Costigliole and Monferrato, Barbera is the red grape that has found its ideal terroir and home here, perfectly suited for winemaking. At the San Martino farmhouse, where Emanuele Gambino’s vineyards are now located, vines were once planted under the guidance of Marchese Asinari. The grapes were harvested and processed in these very cellars, driven by a constant pursuit of quality.

This centuries-old knowledge does not remain stagnant; instead, it evolves with a relentless drive for improvement. The result is a wine that embodies all the defining traits of Barbera, presented in its finest form: distinctive and elegant.

2023

premio wow – civiltà del bere

winning 2020

2022

FALSTAFF

winning 2020

2024

DECANTER BRONZE

winning 2022

2024

Slow Wine 2025

winning 2020 - 2022

Winemaking Process
Manual harvest of the grapes in 20 kg ventilated crates. Destemming and gentle crushing of the bunches. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 26°C. Maceration lasts approximately 15 days with pump-overs and délestage.
Malolactic Fermentation: Completed
Aging: 4 months in large French oak barrels
Bottle Aging: Minimum of 1 year
Serving Temperature: 18°C

Tasting Notes
The wine exhibits a clear, deep ruby-red color.
On the nose, it is intense and complex, with aromas of very ripe red fruits, hints of cherries in alcohol, vegetal notes of hay and fresh tobacco, sweet licorice, and cocoa. Balsamic nuances of juniper add to its aromatic profile.
On the palate, it is warm and soft, with pronounced yet balanced freshness and light tannins. The wine has a long, persistent finish, echoing the balsamic notes detected on the nose.

Thanks to its freshness, this wine is highly versatile and pairs well with a variety of foods. Ideal companions include cured meats, robiola di Roccaverano with mustard, or dishes like agnolotti del plin with butter and sage, as well as a traditional Piedmontese mixed boiled meat platter (gran bollito misto).

My wines bring the spirit of Monferrato and the Langhe to life. From an innovative dry Moscato aged in terracotta to organic bottles that honor the land, each glass celebrates tradition and sustainability.

What I Produce

Roots in Monferrato

My vineyards lie between the Langhe and Monferrato, UNESCO World Heritage sites that offer the perfect terroir for the varieties I grow. I honor the time-honored tradition and quality that make this region so remarkable.

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