# Pacifico (L'Armangia)

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

- **Producer:** L'Armangia
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Rosso
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo, Barbera, Albarossa, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
- **Production area:** Estate vineyards mostly at 200 metres above sea level on a 5-10% slope facing South-East, a second vineyard at 170 metres facing North-East, plus a Barbera vineyard
- **Soil:** Markedly alkaline, poor in organic matter, draining and mixed with tuff flakes on the main plot; alkaline and clayey and deep on the second
- **Exposure:** South-East and North-East
- **Harvest:** September 10th to October 10th, depending on the season
- **Vinification:** Traditional vinification in steel and oak vats, followed by the first racking and storage of 100% of the product in oak casks of 300 or 2,000 litres. A second racking is performed between November and April and a third in late August the following year.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 to 20 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

A blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera, Albarossa, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from estate vineyards, able to age 6 to 12 years.

## Tasting notes

Crimson red changing to garnet red after a few years of ageing. Bouquet of dark currants, raspberry, vanilla and almond with smoked hues. Complex with good structure, good tannins and a remarkable balance.

## Food pairings

Lamb, game, red and grilled meat.