# Egidio (Luca Bosio Vineyards) (Bosio Family Estates)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC by [Bosio Family Estates](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/bosio-family-estates.md), Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/bosio-family-estates-egidio-luca-bosio-vineyards).

- **Producer:** Bosio Family Estates
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Soil:** Clayey-Calcareous soil
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot training; altitude 300m above sea level
- **Vinification:** Skin contact: 8 days. Vessel: stainless steel. Ageing: 12 months in new French barrique followed by a short period in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-09



## Summary

Barbera d'Alba named after Egidio, the founder of the winery and father of Valter, made from a Barbera vineyard Valter planted for the purpose. Aged about a year in barriques.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red with garnet reflections. A rich nose where red berry fruit meets spice and closes on vanilla. Powerful but harmonious, vinous and full. Dry with silky tannin.

## Food pairings

Cheese, pasta, risotto, meat like brasato.