# Del Giglion (Tommaso Bosco)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti DOCG by [Tommaso Bosco](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/tommaso-bosco.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/tommaso-bosco-del-giglion).

- **Producer:** Tommaso Bosco
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Castagnole Monferrato
- **Soil:** Tuff, clay and limestone; white tuff rich in micro-elements (website)
- **Exposure:** South-east, 220 m a.s.l.
- **Vineyard planting:** Single Guyot; vines 35 years old (tech sheet; the website says up to 40 years); yield 80-90 q/ha
- **Vinification:** Steel fermenters; 5 months in steel tanks and 12 months in bottle; 14.5% alcohol
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

Barbera d'Asti from the old Vigna del Giglion on white tuff soil facing south-east. Aged 5 months in steel and 12 in bottle.

## Tasting notes

Intense purplish ruby red with violet reflections. Intense aromas of ripe red fruit; very soft, balanced, elegant acidity, persistent and fruity.

## Food pairings

Piedmontese traditional dishes, red meat, cured meats, cheeses, risotto