# Zerbo (Giovanni Daglio)

> Red, Colli Tortonesi DOC Croatina by [Giovanni Daglio](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/giovanni-daglio.md), Colli Tortonesi, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/giovanni-daglio-zerbo).

- **Producer:** Giovanni Daglio
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Colli Tortonesi DOC Croatina
- **Grape:** Croatina 100%
- **Vinification:** Croatina, a grape tightly linked to the Tortona area and once blended with Barbera, more recently rediscovered by local growers for its aromatic, balsamic, spiced character. Prone to alternating yields that can cut production by as much as half in some years, but valued for its resistance to bad weather.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

Zerbo is Daglio's Croatina, a grape once blended into Barbera locally and since revived by Tortona growers for its aromatic, balsamic character; ageing gives a full-bodied, persistent, tannic wine.

## Tasting notes

A lively purple rim recalling wild cherry and raspberry, joined on the nose by balsamic herbs. On the palate the tannin is evident but ripe.

## Food pairings

Red meat and mushroom dishes.