# Nizza (Marenco)

> Red, Nizza DOCG Riserva by [Marenco](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/marenco.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/marenco-nizza).

- **Producer:** Marenco
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Nizza DOCG Riserva
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Zana
- **Production area:** Castelboglione
- **Soil:** White sandy soil
- **Exposure:** South, 30% slope, 420 m above sea level
- **Vineyard planting:** Vines up to 30 years old
- **Vinification:** Grapes hand-picked into small crates, fermented in small stainless-steel vessels, then aged in 500-litre oak barrels for at least 18 months before bottling. Alcohol 14.5% vol.
- **Serving temperature:** Serve in large glasses at 18°C; decant older vintages.
- **Storage:** Store the bottle lying down, in the dark, in a cool place; let it rest a few minutes after opening. Ages well for over 10 years.
- **Il Vino Bello rating:** 4/5
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

A barrel-aged Nizza Riserva from the Zana vineyard in Castelboglione, certified organic, bottled after at least 18 months in oak.

## Tasting notes

Bright, lively ruby red. Intense, fresh aromas of small red fruit over a lightly spiced background. Structured on the palate, with well-integrated, sweet tannins and a fruity, mineral (graphite), juicy finish.

## Food pairings

Cured meats, boiled meats, roasts, aged cheeses, and rich Italian dishes generally.