# Crivelletto Riserva (Cossetti 1891)

> Red, Nizza Riserva DOCG by [Cossetti 1891](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cossetti-1891.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cossetti-1891-crivelletto-riserva).

- **Producer:** Cossetti 1891
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Nizza Riserva DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Crivelletto
- **Soil:** Medium mixture soils with a sandy-marl component, with iron and magnesium.
- **Exposure:** South to south-east
- **Vinification:** Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with manual punch-downs at 28°C. After 10 days racked into 500-litre French oak barrels to slowly complete alcoholic fermentation; malolactic fermentation induced and completed at controlled ambient temperature. 30 months of ageing in wood, then 6 months in oeuf de Beaune concrete eggs. Bottled after a single, very gentle filtration.
- **Serving temperature:** 18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30



## Summary

Nizza Riserva from the Crivelletto cru: Barbera with 30 months in French oak barrels and 6 months in concrete eggs.

## Tasting notes

Bright ruby red gradually developing light garnet hues. Delicate, persistent bouquet of red berry fruits with notes of ripe black cherry and subtle spice. Full-bodied, bold and well balanced.

## Food pairings

Roasted meats, braised dishes, agnolotti with roast gravy and aged cheese.