# Roero (Ridaroca)

> Red, Roero DOCG by [Ridaroca](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/ridaroca.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/ridaroca-roero).

- **Producer:** Ridaroca
- **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
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

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.

## Food pairings

Raw starters, cured meats, delicate first courses, braised dishes, game and aged cheeses.