# Selezione Rapalin (Rapalino)

> Red, Barbaresco DOCG by [Rapalino](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/rapalino.md), Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/rapalino-selezione-rapalin).

- **Producer:** Rapalino
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbaresco DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Cru / vineyard:** Giacone
- **Production area:** Giacone vineyard, Treiso
- **Soil:** Hard, clayey-calcareous soil
- **Exposure:** South
- **Harvest:** Between the end of September and mid-October
- **Vinification:** Temperature-controlled steel vats at a maximum of 28 °C, fermentation with maceration of 15 to 20 days depending on the vintage; three years in 25-hectolitre large barrels. 15% alcohol.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

Barbaresco from the Giacone vineyard at Treiso, three years in 25-hectolitre barrels. Marco says it is produced only in the best years.

## Tasting notes

Garnet red, showing great complexity at once, with balsamic, spicy and mineral notes; balanced, intense and persistent on the palate.

## Food pairings

Calls for succulent dishes such as stews and slow-cooked meat.