# Tre Roveri (Pico Maccario)

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

- **Producer:** Pico Maccario
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Nizza DOCG
- **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:** Grape selection and gentle crushing/destemming. Vinification in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 28-30 C. Maceration for about 13 days with frequent punching down and pumping over. Aged for at least 12 months in oak (50% barrique, 50% large barrels), plus further ageing in bottle before release.
- **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 made from 100% Barbera, aged at least 12 months in oak (50% barrique, 50% large barrels) plus bottle ageing.

## Tasting notes

An intense ruby red color with garnet highlights. Floral and fruity bouquet with prevailing ripe red fruit and dark berries, with a pleasantly spicy finish. Fresh and elegant on the palate, showing a perfect harmony between tannins and softness. Its finesse and persistence make it extremely enjoyable.