# Rubino di Cantavenna (Castello di Gabiano)

> Red, Rubino di Cantavenna 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-rubino-di-cantavenna).

- **Producer:** Castello di Gabiano
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Rubino di Cantavenna DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera, Freisa
- **Vinification:** Seeks to join the typical freshness of Barbera with the tannins of Freisa, reflecting the family estate's tradition; yield limited to 60 quintals per hectare with preventive thinning and sorting during the harvest, done strictly by hand.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 to 20 degrees C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

A Barbera and Freisa blend that the estate describes as joining Barbera's freshness with Freisa's tannin.

## Tasting notes

Colour: ruby red with purple hues. Bouquet: primary notes of red fruit with a background of spices, leather and tobacco. Taste: freshness, flavour, warmth and tannins, resulting in a soft, harmonious taste with good persistence.

## Food pairings

First courses, meats, mushrooms, game and medium-aged cheeses.