# Costarossa (Teo Costa)

> Red, Piemonte DOC Bonarda by [Teo Costa](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/teo-costa.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/teo-costa-piemonte-bonarda-costarossa-2024).

- **Producer:** Teo Costa
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Bonarda
- **Grape:** Bonarda 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Gallarini
- **Production area:** Castellinaldo, Gallarini locality (the tech sheet places the vineyard at Cascina della Pieve, Montechiaro d'Acqui, AL)
- **Soil:** Hill, medium mix soils
- **Exposure:** South-East
- **Vinification:** Traditional fermentation with a submerged cap and frequent punch-downs. 3 months in bottle. Alcohol 12%, acidity 5.02 g/l. Described as frizzante.
- **Serving temperature:** 10-14 C
- **Storage:** At its best in the first 2 to 3 years of life
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Lightly sparkling Bonarda, a fresh red for everyday drinking.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red with violet reflections. Intense nose of good fruit with pleasant floral notes. Elegant, fresh, harmonious palate with excellent savouriness and persistence.

## Food pairings

Fresh red suited to a whole meal