# Cappella III (Tenuta Tenaglia)

> Red, Barbera del Monferrato DOC by [Tenuta Tenaglia](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/tenuta-tenaglia.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/tenuta-tenaglia-cappella-iii).

- **Producer:** Tenuta Tenaglia
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera del Monferrato DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Cappella III
- **Production area:** Hillside vineyards at 400-450m elevation near Serralunga di Crea, Monferrato
- **Soil:** Predominantly clay soils
- **Exposure:** South-facing
- **Harvest:** September
- **Vineyard planting:** Spalliera training with short Guyot pruning; yield approximately 70 quintals per hectare
- **Vinification:** Traditional vinification with fermentation at about 28-29°C in stainless steel tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation after racking. Aged 3-4 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

A young, 100% Barbera red from the Monferrato, aged briefly in bottle before release.

## Tasting notes

Intense red colour with pleasant raspberry and black cherry aromas. Harmonious, soft palate with elegant spiced notes.

## Food pairings

A food-friendly wine for first courses, white and red meats, and semi-aged cheeses.