# Rivere (Fratelli Casetta)

> Red, Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC by [Fratelli Casetta](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/casetta.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/casetta-rivere-nebbiolo).

- **Producer:** Fratelli Casetta
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Rivere
- **Production area:** Commune of Castagnito; hills of medium altitude (200-300 m a.s.l.)
- **Soil:** Calcareous, clayey
- **Exposure:** South
- **Harvest:** By hand, between the first and second ten days of October, with strict selection of the bunches placed in small baskets
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot training; 2.10 ha under vine
- **Vinification:** Destemming and crushing. Traditional fermentation at controlled temperature for about 10-15 days, with pump-overs to extract the polyphenolic substances. Matured in large 55 hl Slavonian oak casks, then aged in steel until bottling.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Nebbiolo d'Alba from the Rivere vineyard in Castagnito (2.10 ha), matured in 55 hl Slavonian oak. 14% vol.

## Tasting notes

Brilliant red tending to garnet. Intense, ethereal bouquet with notes of red berry fruit and spice. Full, soft, well balanced and refined, with elegant tannins. A wine of great structure and longevity. 14% vol.

## Food pairings

Perfect with red meat, lamb and cheeses; excellent with rich first courses such as risotto and egg pasta (tajarin and agnolotti). A perfect after-dinner companion.