# Albugnano Superiore (Alle Tre Colline)

> Red, Albugnano Superiore DOC 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-albugnano-superiore).

- **Producer:** Alle Tre Colline
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Albugnano Superiore DOC
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Production area:** Albugnano (AT), 480 m a.s.l.
- **Soil:** Silty-sandy soil with compact, deep, yellowish calcareous marls
- **Exposure:** South, south-west
- **Harvest:** Between late September and the first or second week of October
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted 2000; vertical trellis with traditional Guyot pruning; yield 80 q/ha
- **Vinification:** De-stemming and crushing, then a long submerged-cap maceration of 15 days (depending on the vintage) at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. Aged 12 months in 12 hl oak casks.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-09



## Summary

Nebbiolo from 480 m in Albugnano, aged 12 months in large oak. The estate says Nebbiolo has been grown and vinified on the property since 1803.

## Tasting notes

Garnet red, austere with a strong sense of place, decided body and good persistence. Dried flowers, violet and delicate balsamic notes on the nose.

## Food pairings

Traditional Piedmontese first courses, medium-aged cheeses and above all important red meats