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Il Cascinone d’Annona Barbera d’Asti Superiore Piemonte Italy 2011

Per bottle £16.69

Quick Facts

  • Brand Il Cascinone
  • Bottle Size 75cl
  • ABV 14.5%
  • Vegetarians Yes
  • Vegan Yes
  • Vintage 2011
  • Country Italy
  • Country Region Piemonte
  • Grape Variety Barbera
  • Closure Cork
Per bottle - £16.69
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Il Cascinone d’Annona Barbera d’Asti Superiore Piemonte has a ripe, intense nose of cherry, baked earth, spice and savoury aromas that leads to a silky smooth palate of sour cherry, herbs, leather with some floral, violet notes. An impressively concentrated wine with good structure, weight of black cherry fruit and sweet ripe tannins. The finish provides some refreshing astringency and good acidity.

The grapes are grown on 2 small parcels totalling 3.5 ha, from vines in excess of 60 years old and all harvesting at Il Cascinone and d’Annona is done by hand. The ‘Il Cascinone’ range is produced with grapes sourced from Araldica’s most prized vineyards, both on the estate itself and from other selected sites. This includes the further d’Annona vineyard in the village of Fontanile – purchased by Claudio Manera in 1998. This south-west facing vineyard is a source of premium quality Barbera, from vines over 60 years old. Grapes from d’Annona are brought to Il Cascinone for vinification.

The Araldica winemaking team of Claudio Manera, Lella Burdese and Carlo Manera oversee all production. . The d’Annona vineyard is owned by the winemaker, ensuring that the best possible viticultural practices are employed for quality grapes and a special wine. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks and the wine is then aged in French oak barriques before relaease.

Acquired by leading Piemonte producer Araldica in 1999 following years of neglect, this exceptional estate in the Monferrato hills has undergone extensive restoration and replanting. Now around 70ha of the total 102ha are in full production, with the warmer, southwest-facing slopes used to grow Barbera, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon – whilst the northeast slopes are ideal for more aromatic varieties Brachetto and Moscato, along with Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.

Trythis wine with carne cruda (steak tartare in France) and also really good with lamb cutlets, steak or a rich Piemontese bean stew.

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Our standard national delivery charge is £10 and is FREE for all orders over £250. The standard delivery is next day for all orders placed by 12noon and the following day for all orders received later than that.

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Non UK Mainland addresses

For charges applicable for delivery to remote addresses such as the Scottish Highlands and Islands please note that different charges apply and these are clearly shown at checkout. The charges are per case of 12 x 75cl bottles and the delivery time will be a little longer due to the location.

The Scottish postcodes affected are as follows:

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