# Leone (Vinicola Arno)

> Red, Nizza DOCG Riserva by [Vinicola Arno](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/vinicola-arno.md), Nizza, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/leone).

- **Producer:** Vinicola Arno
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Nizza DOCG Riserva
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Valmanella, Mombercelli and Castelnuovo, Monferrato (AT)
- **Soil:** Sandy, medium depth
- **Vinification:** Aged for a minimum of 30 months.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A Nizza DOCG Riserva named after the founder's uncle Giovanni, the "Leone di Bore", who opened his osteria in 1956. Aged at least 30 months; 2,772 bottles, 14.5% alcohol, average yield 70 q/ha.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby red with a very complex nose: cherries in spirit, cugnà (Piedmontese grape mostarda), liquorice, sweet spices and light balsamic notes, with toasted coffee and cocoa on the finish. The palate is intense and deep, with a long, savoury finish.