# Bricco Medica (Cascina Val del Prete)

> Red, Roero D.O.C.G. by [Cascina Val del Prete](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cascina-val-del-prete.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cascina-val-del-prete-bricco-medica).

- **Producer:** Cascina Val del Prete
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Roero D.O.C.G.
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Production area:** Priocca (CN), Roero; 250m altitude
- **Soil:** Clay-calcareous with some sand veins, alkaline pH
- **Exposure:** East
- **Harvest:** Manual, early to mid-October
- **Vineyard planting:** Vertical trellis (controspalliera), Guyot pruning, 5,000 vines per ha
- **Vinification:** Fermentation and maceration on the skins for 25-30 days in cement, malolactic fermentation. Aged 18 months in concrete and 6 months in fifth-passage barrels.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26



## Summary

Roero DOCG Nebbiolo aged in cement then in well-used oak, from clay-calcareous vines facing east in Priocca. About 3,000 bottles a year.

## Tasting notes

The Roero Bricco Medica Nebbiolo shows a deep garnet color, with a complex nose of red and black fruits, licorice, and a hint of tobacco. The palate is full-bodied and structured, with firm yet refined tannins, a savory depth, and a persistent finish.

## Food pairings

First courses with meat filling, white meats, red meats