# Maria Gioana (F.lli Giacosa)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC by [F.lli Giacosa](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/f-lli-giacosa.md), Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/f-lli-giacosa-maria-gioana).

- **Producer:** F.lli Giacosa
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Cru / vineyard:** Maria Gioana
- **Production area:** Canavere, Madonna Como and Bordini vineyards (blended)
- **Vinification:** The best Barbera lots from Canavere, Madonna Como and Bordini are vinified separately and matured in small French oak casks, then spend several months in bottle before release.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18C.
- **Storage:** Store the bottle horizontally, in a dark room, away from sudden temperature changes.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

A selection of the estate's best Barbera lots from three vineyards, named after a local Piedmontese song about a lady called Maria Gioana who is cured of her troubles by wine.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby red. Winey, intense and fruity bouquet. Dry and fresh on the palate thanks to its acidity, improving and harmonising with age.

## Food pairings

Excellent with hearty dishes of game, roasts, pork, boiled meats and spicy cheeses.