# Bric Merli (Malabaila di Canale)

> Red, Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC by [Malabaila di Canale](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/malabaila-di-canale.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/malabaila-di-canale-bric-merli).

- **Producer:** Malabaila di Canale
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Cru / vineyard:** Bric Merli
- **Vinification:** Aged in large oak barrels (botte grande) to enhance elegance, balance and complexity.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC Bric Merli comes from land historically tied to the Malabaila family, documented since 1583, and is aged in large oak for a classic, elegant style.

## Tasting notes

A classic reading of Nebbiolo, revealing elegance, balance and complexity.

## Food pairings

Meat second courses such as rabbit with herbs and bollito.