# Aculei (La Biòca)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [La Biòca](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/la-bioca.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/la-bioca-aculei).

- **Producer:** La Biòca
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100% (Castagni, Ravera and Bussia crus)
- **Production area:** La Morra, Novello and Monforte d'Alba
- **Vinification:** Hand-harvested in small crates. De-stemmed and crushed, cold maceration for a few days. Fermented in temperature-controlled steel tanks for 7 to 10 days with regular pumping over and délestage, each of the three lots separately. Post-fermentation maceration of 20 days. Malolactic fermentation in steel. Aged at least 18 months in wood, the three lots kept separate.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A Barolo blended from three crus (Castagni, Ravera, Bussia), each vinified and aged separately for at least 18 months in wood. The name refers to the hedgehog's spines, the estate symbol.

## Tasting notes

Colour: garnet red. Nose: intense and characteristic. Palate: dry, full, harmonious.

## Food pairings

Dishes with truffle, meat, game and aged cheeses; also dry pastries or chocolate.