# Codamonte (Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC by [Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/giuseppe-mascarello-e-figlio.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/giuseppe-mascarello-e-figlio-codamonte).

- **Producer:** Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Cru / vineyard:** Codana
- **Production area:** Sub-area Codana (for Barolo DOCG), Castiglione Falletto (CN)
- **Soil:** Silty and calcareous, packed with active limestone, composed of blue-grey marl of marine formation
- **Exposure:** South-west (270 m above sea level)
- **Harvest:** Beginning of October
- **Vineyard planting:** Codana vineyard: Barbera 75%, Nebbiolo 25%
- **Vinification:** Traditional-style floating cap fermentation for 15 to 20 days of estate-grown grapes from 60 to 70 year old, low-yielding vines, then matured in French oak for about 18 months. Bottled three years after the vintage. Expected cellar life 10 to 20 years.
- **Serving temperature:** approx. 18°C
- **Storage:** Lying down in cool, dark surroundings
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30


## Summary

Barbera d'Alba from 60 to 70 year old vines in the Codana sub-area of Castiglione Falletto, aged about 18 months in French oak.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby red with elegant garnet highlights on ageing. Vinous, varietal, ample nose. Powerful, with stuffing and lots of body, well balanced, round, packed with character, slightly tannic.

## Food pairings

Roasts, red meats, poultry and cheeses, including strong varieties.