# Albarossa (Alle Tre Colline)

> Red, Piemonte DOC Albarossa by [Alle Tre Colline](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/alle-tre-colline.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/alle-tre-colline-albarossa).

- **Producer:** Alle Tre Colline
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Albarossa
- **Grape:** Albarossa 100%
- **Production area:** Albugnano (AT), 470 m a.s.l.
- **Soil:** Silty-sandy
- **Exposure:** South, south-west
- **Harvest:** Between late September and the first week of October
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted 2011; vertical trellis with traditional Guyot pruning; yield 85 q/ha
- **Vinification:** De-stemming and crushing, then a long maceration of 10 days (depending on the vintage) at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. Aged 12 months in 12 hl oak casks and barriques.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-09



## Summary

Albarossa, the Nebbiolo and Barbera cross, from the estate's 2011 planting, aged 12 months in large oak and barriques.

## Tasting notes

Very intense ruby red with notable structure, hints of small fruit and dark spice. Warm and soft on the palate, with notable persistence.

## Food pairings

Game and important red meats