# El Merlu (L'Autin)

> Red, Pinerolese DOC Barbera by [L'Autin](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/l-autin.md), Pinerolese, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/l-autin-el-merlu).

- **Producer:** L'Autin
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Pinerolese DOC Barbera
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Barge (Cuneo)
- **Soil:** Clay
- **Vinification:** Aged in oak and then in bottle. First vintage 2013. The name is dialect for the blackbird that perches on the vineyard posts at dusk.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-30



## Summary

A fresh, fruit-driven Barbera from the clay soils of Barge with a mountain lift.

## Tasting notes

Blackberry, wild berries and woodland notes; fresh acidity, harmonious structure and a lively, fruity finish.

## Food pairings

Roasts, red meats, aged cheeses