# Meridiana (Castello di Uviglie)

> Rosé, Monferrato DOC Chiaretto 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-meridiana).

- **Producer:** Castello di Uviglie
- **Style:** Rosé
- **Denomination:** Monferrato DOC Chiaretto
- **Grape:** Barbera, Pinot Nero
- **Production area:** Municipality of Rosignano Monferrato (AL)
- **Soil:** Calcareous, marly
- **Vineyard planting:** Vineyard planted in 2010.
- **Vinification:** De-stemmed, softly pressed with about 8 hours of skin contact. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, then 12 months' ageing in stainless steel on fine lees, with a further 9 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 12-14°C
- **Storage:** Bottled in 0.75 l format; keeps for about 6 years.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30


## Summary

A Chiaretto-style rosé blended from Barbera and Pinot Nero, dedicated to the ancient sundial at the family's Mandoletta estate.

## Tasting notes

Appearance: intense, bright onion-skin pink. Nose: small red fruits, cherry, pink grapefruit and red flowers. Palate: rich, warm, elegant and harmonious, with fine structure, freshness and long persistence.

## Food pairings

Aperitifs, finger food, pizza, soups, fish dishes, cold cuts and fresh cheeses.