# Ciabot San Pietro (Fontanafredda)

> Red, Langhe DOC Nebbiolo by [Fontanafredda](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/fontanafredda.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/fontanafredda-ciabot-san-pietro).

- **Producer:** Fontanafredda
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Nebbiolo
- **Grape:** 100% Nebbiolo
- **Production area:** Langhe e Roero
- **Soil:** Loose, predominantly sandy soil; yellow stratified limestone benches mixed with sand
- **Exposure:** South/south-west, mid-hillside estate vineyard
- **Harvest:** First-second ten days of October
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot, 4,000-5,000 plants/ha
- **Vinification:** Fermented with maceration for 10-12 days at 28°C. Aged in barriques and casks (Allier oak) for 12 months, followed by further ageing in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-06


## Summary

Pensiero line single-vineyard Langhe Nebbiolo.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red with garnet highlights; aromas recalling violets and small forest fruits. Warm and pleasantly sweet on the palate, with fine, persistent tannins.

## Food pairings

Excellent with fairly demanding meat-based main courses, cold cuts and medium-mature cheeses.