# Barolo (Raineri)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Raineri](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/raineri.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/raineri-barolo).

- **Producer:** Raineri
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Production area:** Perno, Monforte d'Alba
- **Soil:** sand and marls of clay, limestone
- **Exposure:** South-west, about 350 m a.s.l. (1150 ft)
- **Harvest:** Hand harvest in mid-October in 20 kg crates
- **Vineyard planting:** 25 year old vines, guyot
- **Vinification:** Destemmed. Fermentation and maceration about 21 days at 30-31 C in horizontal stainless steel fermenters, then about two months of malolactic fermentation and 24 months in large casks. No filtration, no fining.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-17 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

Nebbiolo from 25 year old vines at Perno in Monforte d'Alba, aged 24 months in large casks. About 13,000 bottles a year.

## Tasting notes

Garnet-red. Nose of violet, dried rose, balsamic notes, mushrooms, mature fruit and tobacco. Dry, deep and lasting palate with elegant tannins, full-bodied and well balanced. Ageing potential 5-15 years.

## Food pairings

Pasta with rich sauce, steak, braised meat, lamb and game, hard cheese