# Nebbiolo d'Alba Superiore (Vini Drocco)

> Red, Nebbiolo d'Alba Superiore DOC by [Vini Drocco](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/vini-drocco.md), Alba, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/vini-drocco-nebbiolo-d-alba-superiore).

- **Producer:** Vini Drocco
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Nebbiolo d'Alba Superiore DOC
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Production area:** Selected vineyards in Alba and Diano d'Alba
- **Soil:** Light, calcareous and sandy
- **Exposure:** South to south-west
- **Vinification:** Hand selection, then fermentation in stainless steel at about 30-32°C for 30 to 35 days, followed by 20 to 30 days of submerged cap. At least 18 months in Slavonian oak barrels and 24 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A Nebbiolo from Alba and Diano d'Alba aged 18 months in Slavonian oak and 24 months in bottle, with a stated life of 15 to 20 years.

## Tasting notes

Light ruby. Fine, elegant, persistent nose of violet, faded flowers, sweet spices, pepper, cloves and liquorice. Pleasantly bitter and fruity palate, velvety and precise.

## Food pairings

Roasted and grilled red meats, game, fondue with truffle, agnolotti, white and red meats with spiced sauces