# Sofia di Bricherasio (Castello di Uviglie)

> Red, Piemonte DOC Albarossa 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-sofia-di-bricherasio).

- **Producer:** Castello di Uviglie
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Albarossa
- **Grape:** Albarossa
- **Production area:** Municipality of Rosignano Monferrato (AL)
- **Soil:** Calcareous, clay
- **Vineyard planting:** From one of the estate's oldest and most prestigious Albarossa clones, selected from the best parcels of the vineyard, planted in 2006.
- **Vinification:** Selection of grapes, destemming, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation partly in concrete tanks at controlled temperature and partly in wooden barrels, with frequent pumping over and long skin maceration. Aged in 15 hl wooden barrels for 18 months, then bottled.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18°C
- **Storage:** Bottled in 0.75 and 1.5 l formats; ages well in bottle for over 10 years.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30


## Summary

A pure Albarossa from one of the estate's oldest and most prestigious clones, dedicated to Countess Sofia di Bricherasio (1867-1950), the last noble owner of Castello di Uviglie.

## Tasting notes

Appearance: brilliant ruby red. Nose: great complexity and elegance, aromas from tobacco to red fruit and rosehip, liquorice and herbaceous notes. Palate: soft despite a dense tannic texture, juicy and elegant, refined intensity and length with great evolutionary potential.

## Food pairings

Elegant with both local cuisine and experimental fine dining.