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Vignassa

Cascina La Ghersa

Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza · Italy

Vignassa

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Barbera
Country
Italy
Region
Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza
Appellation
Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza
Body
full
Acidity
high
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

Italian cuisine · pasta with red sauce · roast meats · aged cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 200788 pts

    This Barbera represents a return to Asti tradition thanks to its clean, simple aromas of fresh fruit, mild spice and wet earth. The wine is sharp, tangy and crisp in the mouth and would pair perfectly with cheesy or buttery dishes.

  • 200687 pts

    Slightly more subdued in aromatic intensity, this vintage of Vignassa does offer power and determination in the mouth. The bouquet is comprised of red fruit and spice elements along with crisp acidity.

  • 200588 pts

    Cascina La Ghersa offers a complete picture of the Barbera grape through its Vignassa line of wines. This successful vintage delivers mature aromas of cassis and blackberry backed by cola and spice.

  • 200487 pts

    This aged expression from the Nizza subzone of Asti offers tertiary aromas of dried tobacco and dried prune. The variety's characteristic acidity kicks in on the finish.