# Castellero (Francesco Borgogno)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Francesco Borgogno](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/francesco-borgogno.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/francesco-borgogno-castellero).

- **Producer:** Francesco Borgogno
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Castellero
- **Production area:** Castellero, a cru between Barolo and Monforte d'Alba
- **Soil:** Sandy
- **Exposure:** Southeast
- **Harvest:** October, hand-picked in crates
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted 1980
- **Vinification:** Strictly traditional: fairly long maceration, fermentation of about 20 days at 26 to 28°C, malolactic completed, then at least 18 months in large oak casks (30 to 50 hl, about 10 years old) and about 10 to 12 months in bottle before release.
- **Serving temperature:** 16 to 18°C
- **Storage:** Ageing potential 10 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

Barolo from the Castellero cru, between Barolo and Monforte d'Alba, in a traditional style with long maceration. About 3,600 bottles in the 2021 vintage; shown as out of stock on the site.

## Tasting notes

Deep garnet ruby red. Very pleasant and delicate nose with dried rose and hints of liquorice and oak vanilla. Velvety, dry, round, rich and well balanced in body and structure.

## Food pairings

Risottos, fondue, game, red meats and meat-based dishes in general (roasted, grilled or spit-roasted).