# Pietra Magica (Casa E. di Mirafiore)

> Red, Langhe DOC Rosso by [Casa E. di Mirafiore](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/casa-e-di-mirafiore.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/casa-e-di-mirafiore-pietra-magica).

- **Producer:** Casa E. di Mirafiore
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Rosso
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Cru / vineyard:** Vigna Magica
- **Production area:** Vigna Magica, Serralunga d'Alba
- **Soil:** Marne calcaree (calcareous marl)
- **Exposure:** South, south-west
- **Vineyard planting:** 200m a.s.l.
- **Vinification:** Nebbiolo is vinified in contact with Barbera skins, reviving an old Langa technique: delestage is carried out mid-fermentation, separating the Nebbiolo from its own skins and placing it with Barbera skins for at least two hours before returning it to its original skins; after alcoholic fermentation the wine undergoes submerged-cap maceration for up to 20 days, then completes malolactic fermentation on its own.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

A single wine from the Vigna Magica vineyard, named for two carved anthropomorphic stones found there in the 1980s; matures a year in 2,000-14,000 litre oak barrels plus six months in bottle before release. Sold under six different label editions, each named for one of the vineyard's stones.

## Tasting notes

Fascinating ruby red colour with an intense perfume of flowers and small dark fruits, balsamic sensations and light spice. Full-bodied and enveloping on the palate, with silky tannins, good acidity and amazing persistence.

## Food pairings

Warm appetisers, pasta, light meat dishes, fresh or medium-aged cheese.