# Sanmicè (Teo Costa)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC by [Teo Costa](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/teo-costa.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/teo-costa-barbera-d-alba-sanmice-2024).

- **Producer:** Teo Costa
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Sanmicè
- **Production area:** Castellinaldo, San Michele (Sanmicè) hamlet
- **Soil:** Hill, medium mix soils
- **Exposure:** South-West
- **Vineyard planting:** About 20 hectares planted only to Barbera in this hamlet
- **Vinification:** Harvest selection and fermentation in large oak casks. 6 months in cask, 3 months in bottle. Alcohol 13%, acidity 5.5 g/l.
- **Serving temperature:** 13-14 C
- **Storage:** Reaches best balance after two years; good vintages last 5 to 6 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Barbera from the San Michele hamlet of Castellinaldo, where the estate has invested about 20 hectares in Barbera alone.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red with soft violet reflections. Winey, fruity nose of good persistence. Full, fresh palate with good grip and structure.

## Food pairings

Red of good structure for the whole meal