# Vigna di Sopra (Vigneti Valle Roncati)

> Red, Fara DOC Riserva 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-vigna-di-sopra).

- **Producer:** Vigneti Valle Roncati
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Fara DOC Riserva
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 70%, Vespolina 20%, Uva Rara 10%
- **Production area:** Colline Novaresi
- **Soil:** Morainic alluvial
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot training, 4,000 vines per hectare
- **Vinification:** Traditional red fermentation with selected yeasts, completed in temperature-controlled stainless steel, then a long ageing in French oak barrels and a second ageing in bottle in a cellar with controlled temperature and humidity.
- **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 Fara DOC Riserva blend of Nebbiolo, Vespolina and Uva Rara, aged long in French oak. 13.5 to 14% vol.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby tending to garnet; enveloping bouquet of liquorice, red fruits and spices. Savoury, dry and round, with soft tannins and a long, velvety finish.

## Food pairings

Red meats, game and spicy cheeses.