# Donna Margherita (Giovanni Rosso)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC by [Giovanni Rosso](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/giovanni-rosso.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/giovanni-rosso-donna-margherita).

- **Producer:** Giovanni Rosso
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Production area:** Barbera d'Alba DOC zone
- **Exposure:** Various
- **Harvest:** October
- **Vineyard planting:** Various altitudes
- **Vinification:** Grapes are hand-picked in October. After gentle pressing, the must ferments on the skins in steel tanks for about 10 to 15 days, with daily pump-overs and a délestage halfway through. Aged for several months in large 50hl French oak casks.
- **Serving temperature:** 14-16°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-03


## Summary

Barbera d'Alba DOC bottled under the Donna Margherita label, made and aged the same way as the estate's other Barbera, in large 50hl French oak casks.

## Tasting notes

Plum, raspberry and blueberry, with a delicate hint of wisteria. Very easy to drink, well balanced, with vibrant acidity and freshness.

## Food pairings

Raw-milk cheeses, cured meats, risotto.