About Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna del Cuculo
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Barbera
- Price Range
- $32-42
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
A single-vineyard Barbera from the Vigna del Cuculo parcel within the Bricco Boschis estate. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in Slavonian oak casks, it shows an intense, expressive bouquet of blackberry, ripe plum, spice and tobacco, with a full-bodied, high-acid, low-tannin palate of Morello cherry, raspberry jam and peppercorn typical of great Barolo-zone Barbera.
Proof that Barbera doesn't have to be simple — the Vigna del Cuculo site gives this wine a seriousness rarely found outside Barolo itself.
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Bright, food-friendly acidity makes this an easy, versatile red for everyday drinking.
Food Pairings
Excellent with pizza, tomato-based pasta, grilled sausages, and hard cheeses thanks to its bright acidity.
When to drink it
Weeknight dinners, pizza night, and casual gatherings with grilled food.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Barbera from the Vigna del Cuculo parcel within the Bricco Boschis estate, fermented with indigenous yeasts with submerged-cap maceration for 10-15 days, aged 15-18 months in Slavonian oak casks plus around 6 months in bottle before release.
About the producer
CavallottoThe benchmark for traditional, terroir-driven Barolo from Castiglione Falletto.Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Vigna del Cuculo Barbera special?
- It comes from a single named parcel within the family's Bricco Boschis estate and is vinified with the same care and Slavonian oak aging as Cavallotto's Nebbiolo wines, giving it more depth than typical Barbera d'Alba.
- Why does Barbera have such high acidity?
- Barbera is naturally a high-acid, low-tannin grape, which is why it pairs so well with rich, fatty or tomato-based foods — the acidity cuts through and refreshes the palate.
- What food pairs well with this wine?
- Its bright acidity makes it excellent with pizza, tomato-based pasta, grilled sausages, and cured meats.
- Should this wine be served chilled?
- A slight chill (around 16-18°C) can enhance its freshness, though it is typically served at standard red wine temperature.
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