# Ligabue (Teo Costa)

> Red, Nebbiolo 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-nebbiolo-d-alba-ligabue-2023).

- **Producer:** Teo Costa
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Brich Costa
- **Production area:** Castellinaldo, Brich Costa locality
- **Soil:** Hill, medium mix with limy marl and clay
- **Exposure:** South-West
- **Vinification:** Harvest selection, traditional fermentation with skin maceration and punch-downs. 1 year in large oak casks, 6 months in bottle. Alcohol 13.5%, acidity 5.3 g/l.
- **Serving temperature:** 17-18 C
- **Storage:** Reaches good balance from the second year and keeps it for several years
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Nebbiolo d'Alba from the Brich Costa vineyard; the label is dedicated to the painter Antonio Ligabue, who was registered at birth under the surname Costa. Sold in 0.375, 0.75 and 1.5 L.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby red with slightly garnet reflections. Intense, winey nose with ripe fruit and a spicy note of sweet wood. Full-bodied palate with important structure and excellent persistence.