# Batistin (Mario Costa)

> Red, Roero DOCG by [Mario Costa](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/mario-costa.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/mario-costa-batistin).

- **Producer:** Mario Costa
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Roero DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Production area:** Montà, Roero, 320 m a.s.l.
- **Soil:** Sandy
- **Exposure:** South
- **Harvest:** By hand, mid October
- **Vineyard planting:** Counter-espalier (controspalliera) training, Guyot pruning
- **Vinification:** Soft destemming, fermentation in stainless steel with selected yeasts at controlled temperature, followed by 20 days of maceration on the skins with frequent pump-overs and délestage. Ages 24 months in 10 hl Slavonian oak casks, then finishes 6 months in bottle laid down.
- **Serving temperature:** Room temperature
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

The Superiore line Roero from Montà, 100% Nebbiolo, aged 24 months in large Slavonian oak casks and 6 months in bottle.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red with orange reflections. A broad nose of spice, black fruit and faded rose. On the palate black fruit and strawberry jam, elegant and persistent with well-judged tannin.

## Food pairings

Lamb, roasts, fillet, braised beef, game and aged cheeses.