# Nizza Riserva (Il Botolo)

> Red, Nizza DOCG Riserva by [Il Botolo](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/il-botolo.md), Nizza, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/nizza-docg-riserva).

- **Producer:** Il Botolo
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Nizza DOCG Riserva
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** 210 m above sea level, 2.88 ha
- **Soil:** Clay
- **Exposure:** South, south-east and south-west
- **Vineyard planting:** 5,000 vines per hectare, guyot training, vines over 40 years old
- **Vinification:** Grapes picked by hand into crates with selection in the vineyard. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Aged for at least 30 months counted from 1 January after the harvest, with at least 24 months in medium-toast French oak barriques, then at least 12 months in bottle. Barriques are selected only in the best vintages. Bottled in 750 ml bordeaux bottles.
- **Serving temperature:** 16 to 18 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

The estate's Riserva Nizza, 100% Barbera, with at least 30 months of ageing, 24 of them in French oak barriques.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby red with garnet reflections. Intense and characteristic on the nose, with syrupy fruit, spice and tobacco. Dry, full-bodied, harmonious and round on the palate, with a warm, long and enveloping finish.

## Food pairings

Red meat dishes, braised meats, game and aged cheeses.