# Di Costa in Costa (Teo Costa)

> Red, Roero DOCG by [Teo Costa](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/teo-costa.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/teo-costa-roero-di-costa-in-costa-2023).

- **Producer:** Teo Costa
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Roero DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo (Lampia) 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Batajot
- **Production area:** Castagnito, Batajot locality (tech sheet: estate vineyards in the Roero)
- **Soil:** Compact clay at the top of the Batajot hill; the tech sheet describes mostly sandy soil with limy marl and clay
- **Exposure:** Exceptional exposure on the Batajot sori (no compass direction given)
- **Vinification:** Large oak casks with manual punch-downs and long skin maceration. 18 to 24 months in cask, then glass. Alcohol 13.5%, acidity 5.5 g/l.
- **Serving temperature:** 17-18 C
- **Storage:** Peaks after 2 to 3 years; good vintages hold for 6 to 7 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Roero Nebbiolo, named Batajot on the old wine page and Di Costa in Costa on the current listing and tech sheet; the Batajot vineyard borders the Barbaresco zone a little to the east.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby with a bright red rim. Ethereal nose of ripe fruit with hints of dog rose and berries. Raspberry and redcurrant, delicate astringency, pleasant spicy aftertaste.

## Food pairings

Red meats, braised dishes, game and cheeses