# Castellinaldo (Raffaele Gili)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC by [Raffaele Gili](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/raffaele-gili.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/raffaele-gili-castellinaldo).

- **Producer:** Raffaele Gili
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Bricco San Bernardo
- **Production area:** Bricco San Bernardo, a 2.5 ha hill at 300 m above sea level, half in Magliano Alfieri and half in Priocca (tech sheet). The web page says instead a selection from the vineyard above the cellar.
- **Soil:** Hill soils of medium texture
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot
- **Vinification:** Long maceration on the skins, at least 12 days, and fermentation without temperature control in steel tanks. Then about 15 months in small oak barrels.
- **Serving temperature:** 18°C
- **Storage:** Expected to have a long life and an interesting evolution.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC named after the village, which is also a prestigious subzone for Barbera d'Alba. 100% Barbera, about 15 months in small oak barrels. Offered in 0.375 L, 0.75 L, 1.5 L and 3 L.

## Tasting notes

Garnet in colour, with a broad, persistent scent of preserved fruit and sweets. Full, savoury, warm, nicely acidic and gently tannic. Expected to age well.

## Food pairings

Meat main courses, or on its own as a contemplative wine.