# Roano (Vigneti Valle Roncati)

> Red, Sizzano DOC by [Vigneti Valle Roncati](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/vigneti-valle-roncati.md), Alto Piemonte, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/vigneti-valle-roncati-roano).

- **Producer:** Vigneti Valle Roncati
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Sizzano DOC
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 70%, Vespolina 20%, Uva Rara 10%
- **Production area:** Sizzano, Colline Novaresi
- **Soil:** Morainic alluvial
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot training, 4,000 vines per hectare, yield 50 quintals per hectare
- **Vinification:** Traditional red fermentation with selected yeasts, completed in temperature-controlled stainless steel, then a long ageing in French oak barrels. Bottled and kept in a cellar with controlled temperature and humidity for a second ageing.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 C, open the bottle at least 1 hour before serving
- **Storage:** Keeps its character for over 10 years from bottling if well stored.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30



## Summary

A Sizzano DOC blend led by Nebbiolo, from acidic morainic soils of clay, sand and minerals in the Colline Novaresi. 14% vol.

## Tasting notes

Ruby colour with garnet reflections; enveloping bouquet of violet, red fruits and spices. Savoury and dry, with harmonious primary and secondary elements, velvety and long.

## Food pairings

Red meats, game and spicy cheeses.