Red

Roero Riserva

By Fratelli Casetta, Roero, Piemonte, Italy

Fratelli Casetta Roero Riserva

Nebbiolo Roero Riserva from a 0.50 ha vineyard in Canale, matured in 10 hl Slavonian oak. 14% vol.

Tasting notes

Brilliant red of varying intensity. Rich bouquet with notes of raspberry and sweet spice. Elegant structure, full, well balanced, with light tannins, pleasantly fruity and persistent. 14% vol.

Pairs well with

Its elegance makes it excellent with every kind of cuisine. Perfect with rich first courses, red meat, roast duck, lamb and cheeses.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Roero Riserva DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo 100%
Production area
Commune of Canale; hills of medium altitude (200-300 m a.s.l.)
Soil
Astian marls, sandy, friable, ochre in colour
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; 0.50 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 10 hl Slavonian oak casks, then aged in steel until bottling.
Serving temperature
18-20 °C

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