# Conterosa (Cantina Sociale di Nizza)

> Rosé, Piemonte DOC Rosato 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-conterosa).

- **Producer:** Cantina Sociale di Nizza
- **Style:** Rosé
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Rosato
- **Grape:** Barbera 85%, Pinot Noir 15%
- **Production area:** Nizza Monferrato and neighbouring communes
- **Soil:** Calcareous clay
- **Exposure:** South, south-west
- **Harvest:** Hand-picked at perfect ripeness in the second ten days of September
- **Vineyard planting:** Vineyards at 160/200 m a.s.l., Guyot training on vertical trellis, vine age 10 to 30 years, 100 q/ha
- **Vinification:** Red grapes vinified white, with a short skin maceration of usually 2 hours in the press, limited according to the colour wanted. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks, then a short rest in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 12°C
- **Storage:** Consumption window 1 to 2 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Rosato from Barbera and Pinot Noir, vinified white with about 2 hours on the skins. 12% vol.

## Tasting notes

Very soft thanks to the short skin contact and few tannins. Pale rose colour, fruity nose with notes of wisteria, blackcurrant and rose. Freshness, good acidity and savouriness on the palate.

## Food pairings

Fish, fried small fish and sushi; the house prefers paella valenciana. Unusual pairing: buffalo ricotta or mushroom pizza with Grana Padano.