# Fontanile (Silvio Grasso)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC by [Silvio Grasso](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/silvio-grasso.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/silvio-grasso-fontanile).

- **Producer:** Silvio Grasso
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Fontanile
- **Production area:** La Morra
- **Soil:** Limestone, clayey
- **Exposure:** South
- **Vineyard planting:** 1982
- **Vinification:** Fermentation on the skins in steel tanks for 10 days, ageing in French oak barriques for 18 months. Refinement in the bottle for 3 months.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

Fontanile from La Morra.

## Tasting notes

This Barbera d'Alba 'Fontanile' boasts a deep ruby color, offering vibrant aromas of ripe plum, blackberry, and a hint of black pepper. The palate is full-bodied and juicy, with bright acidity and a smooth, fruit-driven finish.