# Bricco San Pietro (Gigi Rosso)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Gigi Rosso](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/gigi-rosso.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/gigi-rosso-bricco-san-pietro).

- **Producer:** Gigi Rosso
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Bricco San Pietro
- **Production area:** Monforte d'Alba (CN)
- **Soil:** Sant'Agata fossil marls, laminated
- **Exposure:** South-west
- **Harvest:** Hand-harvested in October
- **Vineyard planting:** Small parcel in the Viglioni area acquired by Maurizio Rosso in 2015, at 370 m above sea level (altitude 350-370 m)
- **Vinification:** Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for about 15 days with regular punch-downs, followed by a 15-day submerged cap maceration. Aged 36 months in oak barrels (Slavonian oak casks per the wine page) and 6 months in bottle. 14.5% alcohol.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20 C (64-68 F); decant at least 1 hour before serving
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

A single-vineyard Barolo from the Bricco San Pietro subzone of Monforte d'Alba, aged three years in oak plus 6 months in bottle.

## Tasting notes

Clear garnet red with orange hues. Orange blossom, fresh plums, violets, dried sage and spearmint, leather and cinnamon. Full-bodied and well structured, with firm refined tannins, vibrant acidity and a long finish. The wine page also lists spice, chocolate, liquorice, tobacco and mint.

## Food pairings

Braised meats, aged cheeses, truffle risotto and game.