# Red Label (Cantine Sant'Agata)

> Red, Barbaresco DOCG by [Cantine Sant'Agata](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cantine-sant-agata.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cantine-sant-agata-red-label).

- **Producer:** Cantine Sant'Agata
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbaresco DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Harvest:** Hand-picked towards the end of October
- **Vinification:** Vinification follows the traditional Barolo rules: fermentation of about 15 days at a controlled 27°C. In spring the wine goes into large oak casks for at least two years, then depending on the vintage rests another six months before bottling, followed by about six months in bottle before release.
- **Serving temperature:** 16 to 18°C
- **Storage:** Ageing potential 10 years and over
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30



## Summary

A 100% Nebbiolo Barbaresco from the estate's La Fenice line (Red Label), aged in large oak casks for at least two years; 14% abv.

## Tasting notes

Garnet red with orange reflections. Notes of eucalyptus and mint, then liquorice, spice, ripe fruit and vanilla. On the palate robust and austere, with warm, velvety passages.

## Food pairings

Red meat dishes, game, braises, truffle dishes, risotto and strongly flavoured cheeses.