# Pianazzi (Francesca Castaldi)

> Red, Vino Rosso by [Francesca Castaldi](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/francesca-castaldi.md), Alto Piemonte, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/francesca-castaldi-pianazzi).

- **Producer:** Francesca Castaldi
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Vino Rosso
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Belvedere, Pianazze
- **Production area:** 3 hectares in the Belvedere and Pianazze vineyards in the municipality of Briona, on a plateau warmed by the sun from early morning to sunset.
- **Soil:** Surface clay with pebbles and sand in the deeper layers.
- **Exposure:** Full sun from early morning to sunset; Monte Rosa air currents bring temperature swings that enhance the grapes' aromas.
- **Harvest:** Picked slightly early to preserve freshness and fruit.
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted 1997/1998.
- **Vinification:** Grapes are destemmed and the must macerates for about 3 days in cement tanks, where native yeasts start alcoholic fermentation. After this brief maceration the wine finishes fermenting off the skins; the light extraction gives an easy-drinking, dynamic wine that still expresses the typical character of Alto Piemonte in a younger, brighter style.
- **Serving temperature:** Also good served slightly cooler than usual.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

An easy-drinking, fruit-forward red made with light extraction from the same Belvedere and Pianazze vineyards as Bigin.

## Tasting notes

Pale ruby red. Fruit-forward on the nose, opening into floral notes on the finish. Crisp young red fruit on the palate, with plenty of freshness and an enveloping saline quality.

## Food pairings

An everyday wine that suits light dishes as well as cured meats and cheeses.