About Nebbiolo d'Alba Calcabrume
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Price Range
- ¥5,000-7,000
Calcabrume is Cantina del Glicine's Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC, a 100% Nebbiolo wine offering an earlier-drinking, more approachable expression of the variety than the estate's Barbaresco crus. Production is limited to around 5,000 bottles per year. Its name references Calcabrina, a devil from Dante's Divine Comedy — the winemakers likened Nebbiolo's affinity for morning fog (nebbia/brina) to the character, but had to alter the name slightly since it was already trademarked.
A lower-priced way into Glicine's traditional Nebbiolo style, without the long wait Barbaresco demands.
New to wine?
An approachable, earlier-drinking way to explore Nebbiolo before moving on to Barbaresco.
Food Pairings
Pairs well with roasted red meats, mushroom dishes, and aged cheeses.
When to drink it
Casual dinners and everyday pairings that still call for a serious grape variety.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Nebbiolo. ABV approximately 13%. Annual production of around 5,000 bottles. Traditional vinification with controlled fermentation.
About the producer
Cantina del GlicineA 1582 cellar in Neive keeping Barbaresco's oldest traditions alive since 1980.Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- How is Calcabrume different from Glicine's Barbaresco?
- It's a Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC (not Barbaresco DOCG), made to be more approachable and drink earlier than the estate's single-vineyard Barbarescos.
- Where does the name Calcabrume come from?
- It references Calcabrina, a devil in Dante's Divine Comedy, chosen to evoke Nebbiolo's association with autumn fog (nebbia); the spelling was adjusted since the original name was already trademarked.
- What does it taste like?
- Bright ruby red with fruity notes of raspberry and wild strawberry alongside spicy hints of vanilla and cinnamon, medium body and dry.
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