# San Sebastiano (Cascina Penna-Currado)

> Red, Nebbiolo d'Alba Superiore DOC by [Cascina Penna-Currado](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cascina-penna-currado.md), Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cascina-penna-currado-san-sebastiano).

- **Producer:** Cascina Penna-Currado
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Nebbiolo d'Alba Superiore DOC
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Production area:** San Sebastiano, Monforte d'Alba
- **Soil:** Marine sediments with alternating layers of marl and sand or sandstone
- **Exposure:** South, east and west facing slopes
- **Harvest:** Late in the season, thanks to the altitude and cool breezes
- **Vineyard planting:** The estate's oldest Nebbiolo vines, around 65 years old (vineyards range from 25 to 65 years)
- **Vinification:** In 2024 natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts began only after eight days, followed by about 15 days of traditional alcoholic fermentation and 14 days of post-fermentation maceration on the cap (24 days, submerged cap, in 2023). Spontaneous malolactic fermentation. Twelve months of ageing, first in 1,000 litre Garbellotto casks and then in large traditional barrels, with bottling in the spring of the second year.
- **Storage:** Wine Spectator suggested drinking the 2023 from 2029 through 2046
- **Award:** 100 Vini Rivelazione (Associazione Italiana Sommelier, Vitae 2027), vintage 2024, source: https://aisitalia.it/vitae-2027-i-100-migliori-vini-innovativi-rivelazione/
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-30



## Summary

The family's top Nebbiolo before the Barolos arrive, from 65-year-old vines at San Sebastiano, and an AIS Vitae 2027 '100 Vini Rivelazione' pick for the 2024 vintage.

## Tasting notes

Deep garnet. Raspberry, cherry and wild strawberry lead to very airy rose and violet notes. In 2024 the palate is more lifted and refined than the previous vintage, with crunchy red fruit, a citrus edge, silky enveloping tannins and vibrant acidity carrying a long finish.

## Food pairings

Veal chop with mushrooms (suggested by an importer); classic Piemonte meat dishes