Red

Testun

By Ridaroca, Roero, Piemonte, Italy

Ridaroca Testun

Roero Riserva from 100% Nebbiolo, grown on south-facing sandy-clay ground at 330 m, 13.5 to 15% alcohol depending on vintage.

Tasting notes

Intense garnet colour. Broad, complex and energetic on the nose, with ripe fruit and spices such as pepper and cinnamon prevailing over the primary aromas. Firm structure blending acidity and alcoholic power, letting the aromas open gradually. Long, persistent finish with soft, well-balanced tannins.

Pairs well with

Structured first courses and meat dishes. Ideal with Piedmontese starters such as raw meat (tartare or albese), vitello tonnato and Russian salad; also aged cheeses, grilled or well-seasoned red meats and game.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Roero Riserva DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo 100%
Soil
Sandy-clay and hilly, with a predominance of stratified yellow sands with gravel and marl; excellent permeability and alkaline pH
Exposure
South; 330 m above sea level
Harvest
Hand-picked in small crates, as tradition requires
Vinification
Destemming and crushing, then about 10 days of fermentation with daily pumping over at a constant 28 to 30°C. After racking off, malolactic fermentation in vats, then ageing in small casks.

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