# Nonna Marcellina (Cagliero)

> Red, Dolcetto d'Alba DOC by [Cagliero](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cagliero.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cagliero-nonna-marcellina).

- **Producer:** Cagliero
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Dolcetto 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Nonna Marcellina
- **Production area:** Village of Barolo (CN)
- **Soil:** Medium-consistency clay on a blue marl layer from the Tertiary period
- **Exposure:** South, south-east
- **Harvest:** Generally the last two weeks of September
- **Vinification:** Hand-harvested grapes are destemmed and soft-pressed, then fermented at a maximum of 30C with the skins macerated for 6-7 days; after malolactic fermentation the wine is matured for about 6 months in stainless steel and bottle-aged for about 3 months before release.
- **Serving temperature:** 14-16C (58F)
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

Nonna Marcellina is Cagliero's Dolcetto d'Alba DOC, made from grapes grown in a dedicated 1-hectare vineyard on the estate at 320 m above sea level and aged briefly in steel to preserve its fruit character.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red in colour, sometimes with violet highlights, with a fresh, young bouquet recalling fruit and flowers; the palate is full and balanced with a characteristic final note of almond.

## Food pairings

Suits all courses of a meal, from starters to cheese; best avoided with heavily seasoned or very elaborate dishes.