Vintage Character Marco Pezzuto’s Ciafré 2023 is a red Nebbiolo from Roero in Piedmont. The cuvée takes its name from a local hill traditionally associated with San Chiaffredo. Its site has predominantly sandy, marine-derived soil with some clay, and the wine is made from purchased grapes from mature vines. The named hillside and its established vines give the bottling a specific local identity within Roero’s red-wine tradition.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing Red cherry and raspberry fruit lead the wine’s aromatic profile, accompanied by gentle herbal and earthy notes. The combination keeps the focus on red fruit and savoury detail, an appealing starting point for pairing it with food. Suggested matches include mushroom pasta, roast chicken with herbs, or a simple veal dish. These preparations leave room for the fruit while echoing the wine’s herbal and earthy character.
Winery Background Pezzuto worked in wineries before turning to beekeeping in 2017 and developing his own vineyard project. His story joins practical agricultural work with a personal attachment to Roero. The accordion player on the label recalls the songs of vineyard workers and village celebrations, including memories shared by his grandfather. Local music remains meaningful to the producer, who has described gathering with friends to keep those older songs alive. The label thus connects the named hill and its fruit with the cultural life of the surrounding countryside.