# Gavius (Castello di Gabiano)

> Red, Monferrato Rosso DOC by [Castello di Gabiano](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/castello-di-gabiano.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/castello-di-gabiano-gavius).

- **Producer:** Castello di Gabiano
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Monferrato Rosso DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera (majority), Pinot Nero
- **Production area:** Vineyards of Gabiano and Zoalengo
- **Vinification:** Made from a careful selection of Barbera and Pinot Nero grapes from the vineyards of Gabiano and Zoalengo, yield limited to 60 quintals per hectare through preventive thinning and hand selection at harvest, and aged in the castle's ancient underground cellars.
- **Serving temperature:** 20 to 22 degrees C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

A Barbera and Pinot Nero blend from the vineyards of Gabiano and Zoalengo, aged in the castle's underground cellars.

## Tasting notes

Colour: lively ruby red with violet reflections. Bouquet: intense and persistent, with hints of red fruit, redcurrant and, in the finish, fine woods. Taste: blackberry, freshness, flavour, softness and light notes of fine wood; a blend that brings out Barbera's typical character together with Pinot Nero's fruit.

## Food pairings

Red meat dishes, mushrooms and truffles, medium-aged cheeses.