The standard label version is nice and approachable while the "Superiore Anssèma 1999" has exciting breadth and roundness on the palate. Don't miss it! (GAMBERO ROSSO, Italian Wines)
Yet more good news coming from Nizza Monferrato, historic home of the Barbera d'Asti. This wine deserves to be known. (GUIDA AL VINO QUOTIDIANO- Slow Food Editor)
Bruno Ciocca, originally from Monferrato, has always nurtured a desire to create his signature wine, and when he decided to try his hand at it, he did it with method. (Cesare Pillon, MILANO FINANZA)
It is remarkable how, among the pioneers of the "NIZZA" sub-appellation, we find the main characters of this column, the businessmen from whom producing fine wines is an ambition: Franco Martinetti, Angelo Sonnvico of Cascina La Barbatella, Bruno Ciocca of Cascina Giovinale. (Cesare Pillon, MILANO FINANZA)
Anssèma Barbera d'Asti Superiore 1999: ruby/carnet; vigorus aromas, fresh and penetrating; long and fruity on the palate, good medium weight, acidity under control, balanced. (Rated 85/100). (Daniel Thomases, EV)
A boutique winery for Barbera called Cascina Giovinale. (Isao Mayajima VINOTEQUE, Japan)
The Barbera by Cascina Gioviale is always of very high standard. (Gigi Piumatti, LA STAMPA)
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