# Macchiaferro (L'Armangia)

> Red, Piemonte DOC Albarossa by [L'Armangia](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/l-armangia.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/l-armangia-macchiaferro).

- **Producer:** L'Armangia
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Albarossa
- **Grape:** Albarossa 100%
- **Production area:** Estate vineyard at 250 metres above sea level, North-East exposure, 10% slope
- **Soil:** Markedly alkaline, poor in organic matter
- **Exposure:** North-East
- **Harvest:** September 20th to October 10th, depending on the season
- **Vinification:** Traditional vinification in steel and oak vats, immediately followed by storage of the product in 2,050 litre oak casks for 14 months.
- **Serving temperature:** 17 to 19 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

A varietal Albarossa (a 1938 Chatus by Barbera crossing), able to age 5-6 up to 10-12 years.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby red with purple tones changing to garnet red after long ageing. Bouquet of stone fruit, strawberries, plum and almonds, with bloody and spicy notes. Tasty and full bodied, occasionally crisp, tannic when young.

## Food pairings

Red and grilled meat when young; later, game, roast and cheeses.