About Barbera d'Alba Bricco del Cuculo
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Barbera
- Price Range
- Reference estimate converted from US retail (~$30-33): approx. ¥6,000-8,000
- actual Japan retail pricing may differ; not confirmed as currently imported to Japan
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
Castello di Verduno's Barbera d'Alba comes from the Bricco del Cuculo vineyard and shows the variety's typical dark fruit and racy acidity in a more structured, concentrated register than most Barbera d'Alba. Spicy black pepper and cardamom notes frame ripe sour cherry and blueberry fruit, backed by the high natural acidity that makes Barbera such a versatile food wine.
This is Barbera with backbone — more structured and spice-driven than most Barbera d'Alba, proof that Castello di Verduno treats even its 'everyday' wines with cru-level seriousness.
New to wine?
Dark, juicy, and food-friendly — an easy entry point for anyone new to Italian reds.
Food Pairings
A natural match for tomato-based pasta, grilled sausages, and hard cheeses; the bright acidity cuts through richer, fattier dishes.
When to drink it
Casual dinners, pizza and pasta nights, everyday drinking with food
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Barbera from the estate's Bricco del Cuculo vineyard. Fermented and macerated for structure and concentration, typically reaching around 14.5% ABV; shows the variety's signature high natural acidity, which the estate preserves rather than softening through malolactic manipulation.
About the producer
Castello di VerdunoA 16th-century castle estate crafting Barolo at home and prized Barbaresco from Rabajà.Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes this Barbera different from a typical Barbera d'Alba?
- It comes from a single vineyard, Bricco del Cuculo, and is vinified for more structure and spice than the fruit-forward style typical of the appellation.
- What food does it pair with?
- Its high acidity and dark fruit make it ideal with tomato-based dishes, grilled sausages, and hard aged cheeses.
- What is the alcohol level?
- Around 14.5% ABV, typical of ripe modern Barbera d'Alba.
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