# Epico (Pico Maccario)

> Red, Nizza DOCG Riserva by [Pico Maccario](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/pico-maccario.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/pico-maccario-epico).

- **Producer:** Pico Maccario
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Nizza DOCG Riserva
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Soil:** Hills of Pleistocene, fluvial-period origin.
- **Exposure:** West, South-West
- **Harvest:** Harvested in September when the bunches reach full ripeness and a perfect sugar/acidity balance.
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot
- **Vinification:** Careful grape selection and gentle crushing/destemming. Vinification in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 28-30 C. Maceration for about 15-18 days with frequent punching down and pumping over. Aged for at least 18 months in 25 hl Austrian oak barrels, finishing ageing in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 C
- **Storage:** Ageing potential 8-10 years. Formats: 0.75 l, 1.5 l, 3 l. Closure: technical cork.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-29


## Summary

A Nizza DOCG Riserva made from 100% Barbera, aged at least 18 months in 25 hl Austrian oak barrels plus bottle ageing.

## Tasting notes

An intense ruby red color characterizes this wine, with a deep, elegant bouquet of intense red fruit and dark berry notes, violet and spicy notes; ethereal, balsamic notes develop with ageing. Intense and balanced on the palate, elegant tannins give character and an incredibly persistent finish.