# Giorgio Tenaglia (Tenuta Tenaglia)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti DOCG by [Tenuta Tenaglia](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/tenuta-tenaglia.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/tenuta-tenaglia-giorgio-tenaglia).

- **Producer:** Tenuta Tenaglia
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Production area:** Hillside vineyards at 400-450m elevation near Serralunga di Crea, Monferrato
- **Soil:** Medium-textured clay-marl soils
- **Exposure:** South-facing
- **Harvest:** October
- **Vineyard planting:** Spalliera training with short Guyot pruning; grapes selected from the oldest vineyards of the estate; yield up to 70 quintals per hectare with careful grape selection
- **Vinification:** Traditional vinification with fermentation at about 28°C in stainless steel tanks. Aged 12 months in French oak barrels, then a further minimum 12 months in bottle before release.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

Named after the estate's founder, a 100% Barbera selected from Tenuta Tenaglia's oldest vineyards and aged in French oak.

## Tasting notes

Elegant, intense red colour with aromas of spice, vanilla and ripe fruit. Soft, refined and persistent on the palate, with great structure.

## Food pairings

Regional dishes, agnolotti, red meats, game and cheeses; also excellent as a meditation wine.