# 549 (Cantina Roggero)

> Red, Albugnano DOC Superiore by [Cantina Roggero](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cantina-roggero.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cantina-roggero-549).

- **Producer:** Cantina Roggero
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Albugnano DOC Superiore
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Production area:** Albugnano, on a south-facing slope at about 350 m elevation
- **Soil:** Clayey, slightly calcareous
- **Exposure:** South
- **Harvest:** October
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted 1966, density 4,400 vines/ha
- **Vinification:** 15 to 20 days of maceration with three delestages and two pump-overs a day, matured 18 months in fine-grain oak tonneau and refined at least 6 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20 C
- **Storage:** Can be cellared more than 10 years.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26


## Summary

The estate's Superiore-level Albugnano DOC, named for Albugnano's roughly 549-metre altitude and aged 18 months in oak tonneau.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby red. Small red fruit aromas with spicy notes of pepper, cocoa and toasted hazelnut, and balsamic hints. Full-bodied and structured on the palate, with soft, elegant tannins.

## Food pairings

Full-flavoured first and second courses, especially roasts and game, cured meats and aged cheeses.