Passum Barbera d'Asti Superiore

Vintage 2017
by Cascina Castlet
Varietal Barbera
Color red
Region Piedmont
Country Italy
Medal Score
14.0
5 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
black cherryvioletbaking spicelicoriceleather
Palate

Medium-plus body with bright, mouth-watering acidity and silky, polished tannins that lend a plush texture.

Finish

Long and persistent, leaving notes of dark plum, cocoa powder, and a touch of toasted almond.

Food Pairings
  • • Osso buco alla Milanese
  • • wild mushroom risotto
  • • grilled duck breast with cherry reduction
  • • aged Taleggio
  • • pasta al ragù d'Asino
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2030

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Double Gold Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2022
Gold Sélections Mondiales des Vins Canada 2021
Silver Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2021
Bronze Decanter World Wine Awards 2021
Bronze IWSC International Wine & Spirit Competition 2021

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