Barbera d'Alba Granera Alta DOC 2023 - Cascina Chicco

BARBERA D’ALBA “GRANERA ALTA” – CASCINA CHICCO

A deep, structured red that celebrates Barbera and the sands of Castellinaldo.

Cascina Chicco’s Barbera d’Alba “Granera Alta” is born in the historic Granera Alta vineyard in Castellinaldo, a Roero area with viticultural roots dating back to the 1700s. Here, sandy-calcareous soils shape a Barbera of elegance and character.

Fermentation takes place in stainless steel with skin maceration to extract color and tannins. The wine then matures in neutral French oak barriques, gaining complexity without losing its vibrant fruit.

It shows a deep ruby red color. The bouquet opens with ripe cherry and black cherry, followed by refined spicy and smoky undertones. On the palate, it is full-bodied yet balanced, with smooth tannins and refreshing acidity, leading to a persistent and harmonious finish.

Ideal occasions: excellent with rich dishes like aged cheeses, meat lasagna, and grilled steak. A perfect red for special dinners or gatherings with friends.

This Barbera d'Alba briefly

Denomination: Barbera d'Alba DOC
Vintage: 2023
Dosage: Dry
Grape variety: Nebbiolo
Region: Piedmont (IT), Canale (CN)
Refinement: Steel and oak barrique
Serving temperature: 14/16°C
Alcohol content: 14,5% vol.

Winery Chicco

Cascina Chicco manages over 50 hectares of vineyards, spread across some of the most renowned areas of Roero and the Langhe, including Canale, Vezza d’Alba, Castellinaldo d’Alba, Barbaresco, and Monforte d’Alba. For four generations, Cascina Chicco has embodied the perfect balance between tradition and innovation. The Faccenda family has transformed an old farmhouse in the town of Canale into a cutting-edge winery, guided by a deep respect for the land. Vinification is tailored to each grape variety and the desired wine style. For white wines, the winery employs cryomaceration, a cold technique that enhances aromatic extraction, prevents oxidation, and brings out fresh, fruity notes. This process—cold maceration of the must with the skins—adds complexity, structure, and longevity to the wines. For red wines, longer macerations are used to achieve noble and delicate extractions. Aging follows in large oak casks and French oak barriques, highlighting the varietal and territorial character of each wine. This attention to detail continues in the underground cellar, a striking 5,000-square-meter space carved 28 meters deep into the hillside. Lined with terracotta bricks and gypsum crystals, it offers ideal conditions for aging—whether for traditional still wines or Metodo Classico sparkling wines made from Nebbiolo or Alta Langa grapes. Each label from Cascina Chicco reflects a distinct identity, shaped by vineyard work, enological sensitivity, and respect for time.