# Ad Majora Rosé (San Biagio)

> Rosé, Vino Rosato by [San Biagio](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/san-biagio.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/san-biagio-ad-majora-rose).

- **Producer:** San Biagio
- **Style:** Rosé
- **Denomination:** Vino Rosato
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Production area:** Blend of different estate vineyards
- **Soil:** Laminated Sant'Agata marl with layers of sandstone and conglomerates
- **Exposure:** West
- **Harvest:** Last part of October, by hand, slightly overripe
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted 2006-2021; altitude 350-390 m
- **Vinification:** 1 day on the skins, flotation, very slow fermentation at about 12 °C for about twenty days, about 2 months on the lees, cold stabilisation and barrel ageing until April, then at least 8 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 10-12 °C but not below 8 °C; drink within 5 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

Small-production Nebbiolo rosé from late-picked, slightly withered grapes, with rose and white berry notes.

## Tasting notes

Bright, pale cherry colour. Intense withered rose and white berries (gooseberry and currant). Great structure and persistence, balanced between savoury notes, sweetness and length.

## Food pairings

Aperitif, starters, savoury pies, shellfish and fish, first courses, white meats, pastries, blue cheeses.