# Gianola (Cascina Garitina)

> Red, Nizza Riserva DOCG by [Cascina Garitina](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cascina-garitina.md), Nizza, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cascina-garitina-gianola).

- **Producer:** Cascina Garitina
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Nizza Riserva DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Gianola
- **Production area:** Gianola cru, Alto Monferrato, within the Nizza DOCG production zone; a blend of the estate's three Nizza vineyards, Vegia, Cec and Margherita.
- **Vineyard planting:** Oldest vines
- **Vinification:** Made the same way as the historic 'Neuvsent' project, blending the three Nizza vineyards (Vegia, Cec and Margherita). Aged in new oak tonneaux, then rests at least 5 years in bottle before release.
- **Vintage:** 2017
- **Il Vino Bello rating:** 4/5
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-28


## Summary

Gianola is Cascina Garitina's Nizza DOCG Riserva, a blend of the estate's three named Nizza vineyards (Vegia, Cec and Margherita), aged in new oak tonneaux and rested at least 5 years in bottle before release.

## Tasting notes

Made in the same way as the old Neuvsent, by joining the three Nizza vineyards. Raised in new tonneaux, then rests in bottle for years before release.