# Castellinaldo (Cantina del Nebbiolo)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC by [Cantina del Nebbiolo](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cantina-del-nebbiolo.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cantina-del-nebbiolo-castellinaldo).

- **Producer:** Cantina del Nebbiolo
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Cru / vineyard:** Castellinaldo
- **Production area:** Castellinaldo and surrounding communes; old, low-yield vineyards, altitude 250-327 m
- **Soil:** Loose, sandy calcareous soil
- **Exposure:** East, south, south-east
- **Vinification:** A few days of skin maceration at 27°C; aged at least 6 months in wood, then left to mature in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

A Barbera d'Alba from the recently recognised Castellinaldo sub-zone, on loose sandy-calcareous soils.

## Tasting notes

Good body and strong alcohol; very intense red; ethereal, vinous and spicy aromas; red fruit blends with wood, well balanced with Barbera's characteristic body.

## Food pairings

Traditional Piedmontese dishes such as cured meats, pork, veal cheek, grilled meat and aged cheeses.