# Cesco (Cantina Sociale di Nizza)

> Fortified, Barbera Chinato by [Cantina Sociale di Nizza](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cantina-sociale-di-nizza.md), Nizza, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cantina-sociale-di-nizza-cesco).

- **Producer:** Cantina Sociale di Nizza
- **Style:** Fortified
- **Denomination:** Barbera Chinato
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Nizza Monferrato and neighbouring communes
- **Vinification:** Aromatised wine made from Nizza DOCG, cinchona bark extract and natural aromas dosed to a secret recipe.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20°C
- **Storage:** Consumption window 7 to 10 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Barbera chinato named after an old master of the cellar, built on Nizza DOCG and cinchona bark. Barbera 100%, 16% vol.

## Tasting notes

Meditation wine of brilliant red with spicy notes on the palate.

## Food pairings

Chocolate and hazelnut desserts; for the intrepid, foie gras or aged gorgonzola. Also an aperitif or digestif, to try below 10 C.