About Barbera d'Asti Superiore Bionzo
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Barbera
- Price Range
- $18-25
- US retail, ~vintage dependent
Bricco Carlina's Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG, sourced from the Bionzo vineyard in Costigliole d'Asti. A fully flavored, intense Barbera aged 12 months in large Slavonian oak casks plus 6 months in bottle, showing ripe plum and cherry aromas with delicate spice and vanilla.
Bionzo shows Barbera at its most textured — the oak adds spice without ever masking the grape's signature bright acidity.
New to wine?
A generous, structured Barbera that's approachable now but rewards a year or two of patience.
Food Pairings
Pairs with braised meats, tomato-based pasta, salumi, and aged cheeses.
When to drink it
Weeknight pasta dinners, casual gatherings with grilled or braised meats
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Barbera from the Bionzo vineyard in Costigliole d'Asti; aged 12 months in 20HL Slavonian oak casks, followed by 6 months of bottle aging before release.
About the producer
Bricco CarlinaElegant Barolo from the historic slopes of Grinzane Cavour.Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Bionzo made from?
- It is made from 100% Barbera grown in the Bionzo vineyard in Costigliole d'Asti.
- How is Bionzo different from Bricco Carlina's Fontanavì?
- Bionzo is the estate's Superiore-level Barbera, aged longer in oak (12 months in Slavonian casks) for more structure and depth, while Fontanavì is a fresher, more immediate style.
- What food pairs well with Bionzo?
- Braised meats, tomato-based pasta, cured meats, and aged cheeses all pair well with its structure and freshness.
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