# San Cristoforo (Marsaglia)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC by [Marsaglia](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/marsaglia.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/marsaglia-san-cristoforo).

- **Producer:** Marsaglia
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Lavai vineyard (Guarene, about 350 m) and Croera vineyard (Castagnito, about 350 m)
- **Soil:** Lavai: limestone, marly; Croera: marly
- **Exposure:** Southeast (both vineyards)
- **Vineyard planting:** Lavai vines about 20 years old; Croera vines about 5 years old
- **Vinification:** In stainless steel (tech sheet: one year in large oak barrels and six months in bottle)
- **Serving temperature:** 16 to 18 °C
- **Storage:** From 8 to 10 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30



## Summary

A Barbera d'Alba DOC made from 100% Barbera. Fruity and balanced, with acidity in check.

## Tasting notes

Intense red with light violet reflections that hold over time. Rich, fruity bouquet of blackberries, cherries and strawberries that turns towards spices with age. Very harmonious, with well-balanced acidity offset by a good texture.

## Food pairings

All kinds of dishes: salami, Italian-style pasta and international cuisine