# Sul Monte (Hilberg Pasquero)

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

- **Producer:** Hilberg Pasquero
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Monteforche
- **Soil:** White clay
- **Exposure:** South-west, steep slopes
- **Vineyard planting:** Vines around 35 years old.
- **Vinification:** Gently destemmed to preserve the berries, fermented in wood vats or steel with submerged-cap or manual punch-down techniques, then matured in large wood vats for at least two years; bottled on a waning moon and rested a further year before release.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

A floral, red-fruited Nebbiolo from 35-year-old vines on the steep, south-west-facing Monteforche hill, matured at least two years in large wood vats and a further year in bottle.

## Tasting notes

A fine-nosed, very fruity, almost floral Nebbiolo with red fruit, silky tannins and a long finish, from vines caressed by the last rays of sunset on Priocca's highest hill.

## Food pairings

Duck breast, pheasant or quail with a fruity glaze or berry reduction; tagliolini with truffle.