Red
Roero
By Ridaroca, Roero, Piemonte, Italy
Roero DOCG from 100% Nebbiolo, aged about two years in oak and six months in bottle, 13.5 to 14.5% alcohol.
Tasting notes
Intense garnet red. Austere and intense on the palate, with notable tannin and a long finish. Floral notes of violet and mint, with spicy, balsamic hints of pepper, leather and coffee.
Pairs well with
Raw starters, cured meats, delicate first courses, braised dishes, game and aged cheeses.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Roero DOCG
- Grape
- Nebbiolo 100%
- Vinification
- Long maceration in oak vats with a submerged cap, where both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation take place. About 24 months of ageing in tonneaux and large oak casks, then 6 months in bottle.
- Serving temperature
- 18°C (65°F); let it breathe 35 to 40 minutes before serving
- Storage
- Keeps in the cellar for 8 to 10 years
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