# Albarossa (Convento Cappuccini)

> Red, Piemonte DOC Albarossa by [Convento Cappuccini](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/convento-cappuccini.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/convento-cappuccini-albarossa).

- **Producer:** Convento Cappuccini
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Albarossa
- **Grape:** Albarossa 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Sant'Mo'
- **Production area:** Ricaldone and Cassine, località Sant'Mo'
- **Soil:** Ricaldone and Cassine: hills that are sometimes sandy, sometimes calcareous-clay; Cassine has calcareous-clay "white earth" soils
- **Exposure:** South, 239 m
- **Vineyard planting:** 2 ha, 239 m, replanted from 2002, mechanical weeding, hand harvest, 63 hl per hectare
- **Vinification:** Fermentation with maceration at controlled temperature, then about 18 months ageing in large wooden barrels.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

Albarossa, a Nebbiolo and Barbera cross created in 1938, replanted here in 2002 and aged about 18 months in large oak.

## Tasting notes

Intense aromas of wild berries and plums with spicy notes. Strong tannin and acidity balanced by structure and softness.

## Food pairings

Game and complex dishes.