# Armanna (Emanuele Gambino)

> Red, Nizza DOCG Riserva by [Emanuele Gambino](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/gambino.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/emanuele-gambino-armanna).

- **Producer:** Emanuele Gambino
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Nizza DOCG Riserva
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** San Nicolao
- **Production area:** Nizza Monferrato
- **Soil:** Calcareous marl, clay, sand
- **Exposure:** Southwest
- **Harvest:** Late September
- **Vinification:** Manual harvest in 20 kg perforated crates. Gentle destemming and crushing. Fermentation in stainless steel at 26°C with about 15 days of maceration, pump-overs and délestage. Malolactic fermentation completed. Aged 24 months in barriques and tonneaux, then at least 8 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

A Barbera Nizza Riserva from the San Nicolao cru at Nizza Monferrato, aged 24 months in barriques and tonneaux.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby red with garnet reflections. Intense, refined nose that needs air; wood notes dominate, with vanilla, sweet liquorice, nutmeg and soft spices. Warm, supple and powerful on the palate, well balanced, with vanilla on the retro-olfaction and a long life ahead.

## Food pairings

Game such as wild boar, other hearty meat courses, and traditional bagna cauda (with garlic and no cream).