# Mon Seij (Hilberg Pasquero)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore by [Hilberg Pasquero](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/hilberg-pasquero.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/hilberg-pasquero-mon-seij).

- **Producer:** Hilberg Pasquero
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Monselli
- **Soil:** Marl and clay
- **Exposure:** South, steep slopes
- **Vineyard planting:** Century-old vines (at least 100 years), massal-selected from the historic Monselli and Michelina plots to propagate younger vines and replace damaged ones.
- **Vinification:** Hand-harvested and softly destemmed, in some vintages with partial carbonic maceration; matures around three years on the lees in wood after fermentation.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

A structured, long-lived Barbera from the century-old Monselli plot, matured about three years on the lees in wood.

## Tasting notes

A deep, structured Barbera that gains roundness with time, expressing the grape's dark, richly fresh side; robust body and lively acidity that sometimes call for longer ageing in wood.

## Food pairings

Meat cannelloni, cheese gnocchi, pork with herbs, venison with blueberry sauce, or creamy mushroom risotto.