# Arpàss (Villa Doria)

> Red, Langhe Rosso DOC by [Villa Doria](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/villa-doria.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/villa-doria-arpass).

- **Producer:** Villa Doria
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe Rosso DOC
- **Grape:** Predominantly Barbera, with Nebbiolo
- **Production area:** Hills around Alba, in both the Langhe and Roero
- **Harvest:** Both varieties harvested late
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot, yields around 60 hl per hectare
- **Vinification:** Destemming and gentle pressing; the two varieties ferment separately in temperature-controlled steel tanks, about 15 days on the skins; spontaneous malolactic fermentation. The Barbera share ages one year in large Slavonian barrels before blending with the Nebbiolo; the rest stays in steel or concrete.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 to 20 °C
- **Storage:** Needs about 2 years to reach balance; can be kept for eight years depending on vintage
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

A Barbera and Nebbiolo blend; 'Arpàss' means 'to return' in Piedmontese, a nod to when varieties were mixed in the vineyard. Shop lists it as 'Arpass Etichetta Nera'. Alcohol 13 to 14% vol.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby red with purple highlights. Nose full of black and red fruit and spice; warm, velvety and full-bodied with a mildly woody note, soft tannins and good acidity.

## Food pairings

Pasta with full-flavoured sauces, red, boiled and stewed meats, matured cheeses.