# San Giuseppe (Pecchenino)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Pecchenino](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/pecchenino.md), Dogliani, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/pecchenino-san-giuseppe).

- **Producer:** Pecchenino
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Cru / vineyard:** Bussia, Le Coste di Monforte, Ravera di Monforte
- **Production area:** Vineyards in the comune of Monforte d'Alba, in the Bussia, Le Coste di Monforte and Ravera di Monforte menzioni.
- **Soil:** Medium-textured calcareous-clay
- **Harvest:** Late October
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot-trained, planting density of 5,000 vines/ha
- **Vinification:** After a gentle destemming, the must ferments in steel tanks. The wine then stays in contact with the skins in post-maceration. After drawing off, malolactic fermentation develops naturally, and the wine is then moved to wood.
- **Storage:** Aged in oak and cement tanks.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

Barolo DOCG blended from three Monforte d'Alba menzioni, first produced in 2005.

## Tasting notes

On the nose, notes of plum, raspberry, ripe red and black cherry, blackberry, licorice, mint and tobacco. Classic, rich and powerful on the palate, with silky, well-integrated tannins.

## Food pairings

Pasta with meat ragù, braised or roasted red meats, game. Aged cheeses.