# Ultimum 549 (Terre dei Santi)

> Red, Albugnano DOC by [Terre dei Santi](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/terre-dei-santi.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/terre-dei-santi-ultimum-549).

- **Producer:** Terre dei Santi
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Albugnano DOC
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Production area:** Castelnuovo Don Bosco (AT)
- **Vinification:** Long maceration of up to 10 to 12 days at a maximum of 26 C, with pump-overs and delestage; full run-off of the seeds within 72 hours. Malolactic fermentation in glass-lined concrete tanks, then large barrels. Matured at least 30 months in large barrel and bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 20 to 22 C, in large glasses, ideally decanted first
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30



## Summary

An Albugnano Nebbiolo named for the 549 m altitude of the commune of Albugnano, aged at least 30 months.

## Tasting notes

Pale ruby tending to garnet with age. Winey, ethereal and fruity, with cooked fruit, spice and a delicate hint of wood. Full-bodied with elegant tannin, savoury, persistent and harmonious.

## Food pairings

Grilled or roast red meats and flavourful or blue cheeses.