# Quattro Filari (Beppe Marino)

> Red, Nizza DOCG Riserva by [Beppe Marino](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/beppe-marino.md), Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/nizza-docg-riserva-quattrofilari).

- **Producer:** Beppe Marino
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Nizza DOCG Riserva
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Piemonte, Monferrato, commune of Vinchio (AT)
- **Vinification:** Classic red vinification with crushing, destemming and fermentation in temperature-controlled fermenters (28-30 C) for about 7-10 days, with 2-3 pumpings over a day and micro-oxygenation. After fermentation the wine is racked and goes into new tonneaux for ageing (minimum 18 months for the appellation, two years for this wine), followed by 2-3 months in steel before bottling.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 C, better if decanted 1 hour before
- **Storage:** Store the bottle horizontally
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

A Nizza Riserva named after the northernmost rows of the Momparone vineyard at Vinchio, aged two years in new tonneaux. 15.5% alcohol, 7 g/l total acidity.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby red with violet reflections. Intense, broad oaky nose recalling cherry, plum and rosemary with touches of spice and pepper. Concentrated, broad and full-bodied palate with great structure and persistence and noble tannins.

## Food pairings

A meditation wine for truly important occasions. Strong meats, especially game, and elaborate first courses.