# Perno (Josetta Saffirio)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Josetta Saffirio](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/josetta-saffirio.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/josetta-saffirio-perno).

- **Producer:** Josetta Saffirio
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Perno
- **Production area:** Monforte d'Alba
- **Soil:** Lequio formation, medium-textured soil with alternating layers of sandy marl and clayey marl.
- **Exposure:** East facing, altitude 350-400 m
- **Vineyard planting:** Vineyard planted in 1948
- **Vinification:** Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature, maceration of about 12-14 days. After malolactic fermentation aged in oak barrels; after 24 months decanted into concrete tanks for natural stabilization, then 6 months of bottle refinement before release.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

Barolo from the Perno cru in Monforte d'Alba, 100% Nebbiolo from a vineyard planted in 1948, aged in oak barrels.

## Food pairings

Braised meats and game, also mature cheeses.