# Mommiano (Marco Porello)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC by [Marco Porello](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/marco-porello.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/marco-porello-mommiano).

- **Producer:** Marco Porello
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Mommiano
- **Production area:** Canale
- **Soil:** Limestone, sandy, clayey
- **Exposure:** South-west
- **Harvest:** End of September, hand-picked into 20 kg perforated plastic crates
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot trellis with 7-8 buds per fruiting cane; yield 70 quintals of grapes per hectare
- **Vinification:** De-stemming and crushing, 7-10 days maceration, fermentation in stainless steel. Matured in stainless steel and concrete.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18 °C
- **Storage:** Over 4 years, bottle lying down
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30



## Summary

Young Barbera from Canale, matured in stainless steel and concrete.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red. Fruity nose of ripe cherry and red berries. Full-bodied and round, red fruit with bright acidity.

## Food pairings

Rich salads, soups, pasta, cured meats