# Ternus (Montaribaldi)

> Red, Langhe DOC by [Montaribaldi](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/montaribaldi.md), Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/montaribaldi-ternus).

- **Producer:** Montaribaldi
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Barbera
- **Soil:** Fine, calcareous Typic Ustorthent of the hillsides (Lequio formation and S. Agata fossil marls)
- **Exposure:** South, east
- **Vineyard planting:** 4,000-4,500 vines/ha, trellis-trained, Guyot pruned; grape yield 9,000 kg/ha, wine yield 6,300 L/ha
- **Vinification:** The three varieties are fermented separately (Dolcetto 4-6 days at 26-28C, Barbera and Nebbiolo 6-8 days at 27-29C), each resting on its lees at least two months, then a 3 to 4 month cold rest before blending. Refined about 8 months, bottled a few months after.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

A fruity Langhe DOC blend of Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera, refined about 8 months.

## Tasting notes

Intense, bright purple red; wide, fruity bouquet with floral and spiced hints; full, good structure, soft tannins with a pleasant, warm persistence.

## Food pairings

All-course wine