# Il Donato (Diego Pressenda - La Torricella)

> Red, Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC by [Diego Pressenda - La Torricella](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/diego-pressenda-la-torricella.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/diego-pressenda-la-torricella-il-donato).

- **Producer:** Diego Pressenda - La Torricella
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Cru / vineyard:** Il Donato
- **Production area:** Bottom of the vineyard, Monforte d'Alba
- **Soil:** Light, calcareous soil
- **Exposure:** West
- **Harvest:** Second week of October
- **Vineyard planting:** 1997
- **Vinification:** Maceration on the skins for 8 to 10 days (up to ten per the tech sheet), aged in French oak barriques for 14 to 18 months.
- **Storage:** Now-2024 (as printed on the tech sheet, which appears not to have been updated since)
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

A barrique-aged Nebbiolo d'Alba named for Diego Pressenda's middle name, Donato.

## Tasting notes

Garnet red / brick-red in color, with strong aromas of dried fruit, licorice, red cherries, tobacco and pepper. Strong and powerful on the palate, with big tannins, bright acidity and a silky texture.

## Food pairings

Braised, grilled or roasted red meats, game and stews.