# Bricco del Conte (Castello di Uviglie)

> Red, Barbera del Monferrato DOC by [Castello di Uviglie](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/castello-di-uviglie.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/castello-di-uviglie-bricco-del-conte).

- **Producer:** Castello di Uviglie
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera del Monferrato DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Production area:** Municipality of Rosignano Monferrato (AL)
- **Soil:** Surface clay soil over a marly rock subsoil
- **Vineyard planting:** Vineyard planted in 1996.
- **Vinification:** Destemmed, temperature-controlled fermentation in cement tanks in contact with the skins, with frequent pumping over. Malolactic fermentation entirely in cement, matured in steel tanks for 12 months, then bottled.
- **Serving temperature:** 14-16°C
- **Storage:** Bottled in 0.75 l format; keeps for about 6 years.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30


## Summary

One of the estate's most popular reds, made from Barbera grown in historic vineyards farmed under sustainability principles.

## Tasting notes

Appearance: bright, intense ruby red. Nose: fresh red fruit, cherry, strawberries, with chocolate, hay and aromatic herbs. Palate: traditional Barbera at its best, with ripe, intense red fruit and typical freshness, balanced by a persuasive softness and pleasant persistence.

## Food pairings

Very versatile: cured meats, first courses, red and white meats, grilled meats, medium-aged cheeses.