# Roero Riserva (Fratelli Casetta)

> Red, Roero Riserva DOCG by [Fratelli Casetta](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/casetta.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/fratelli-casetta-roero-riserva).

- **Producer:** Fratelli Casetta
- **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
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

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.

## Food pairings

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