Cascina Castlèt Litina Barbera D'Asti 2016
  • Barbera
  • Sustainable, Vegan-Friendly
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • 750ml
  • 14.5% alc./vol

Cascina Castlèt Litina Barbera D'Asti 2016

Piedmont, Italy
$28.95per bottle ($347.40per case)
12 bottles per case
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Big & Bold

Cascina Castlèt has belonged to the Borio family for generations; Mariuccia, the current owner, inherited it from her father in 1970. Mariuccia focuses on her terroir and the local varieties. The vineyards of the estate are spread over 31 hectares, and are all located in Costigliole d'Asti.

This is a single vineyard Barbera. Litina has hints of vanilla and woodland fruits on the nose, as well as sour cherry notes. On the palate it is full-bodied yet extremely smooth with well-balanced acidity. 

Perfect to pair with pasta dishes, especially ravioli in game sauce.

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About the Winery

Cascina Castlèt

Cascina Castlèt has belonged to the Borio family for generations; Mariuccia, the current owner, inherited it from her father in 1970. Mariuccia focuses on her terroir and the local varieties. The vineyards of the estate are spread over 31 hectares, and are all located in Costigliole d'Asti. 

Press Reviews

Wine Align

90 points - Sara d'Amato

A Lovely, crunchy barbera in modern packaging. In addition to crunch, the palate is substantial and the long oak ageing is deliciously integrated. Offering very good structure and finesse with an unmanipulated feel. Named after great-aunt "Litina" whose dowry brought the vineyard to the family. Very good length. Tasted August 2020.

90 points - Michael Godel

Sister wine Passum by Costigiole d'Asti's Cascina Castlet is a thick varietal stew with lightning bolts of acidity and grippy structure. Such a big wine of larger than life personality with white peppery piques and properly spiced, mild dark chocolate bitterness. Will age without trepidation or any true concern. Litina repeats the mantra albeit with more depth and also more barrel concern. A stronger and more ambitious barbera than its sibling with increased bones, karst and structure. Drink 2021-2026. Tasted August 2020.

90 points - David Lawrason

This is a pretty and serious barbera. Not highly lifted and aromatic but authentic with raspberry/currant fruit, barbera's charcuterie note and some herbality. It is medium-full bodied, fairly dense with firm acidity, alcohol warmth and tannin. Nice sense of proportion here. Fairly tannic and the length is excellent. Give it two years. Tasted August 2020.

90 points - John Szabo

Juicy, lively, vibrant but dense and concentrated barbera here, with typically light and supple tannins, fresh acids, and plenty of ripe black cherry fruit on the palate. Length and depth are very good. Solid wine. Tasted August 2020.