# Roero Riserva (2020)

- **Producer:** Az. Agricola Demarie Giovanni
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €45
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, blackberry, violet, cornelian cherry, liquorice, chocolate, spice, undergrowth, earth

## About this wine

The Demarie Roero Riserva 2020 hails from the Roero DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy, a region known for its sandy soils and unique microclimate that favor Nebbiolo grapes. Produced by Az. Agricola Demarie Giovanni, a third-generation family winery established in 1946, this wine is crafted exclusively from native Nebbiolo. The estate, located in Vezza d'Alba, is committed to expressing the authentic character of the Roero terroir through traditional winemaking methods. The winery's modern facility, built in 2013, underscores their dedication to both heritage and contemporary practices, including a focus on environmental protection and sustainability.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards planted by the founder and his brother in 1946.
- The winery uses only native grape varieties.
- Modern winery built in 2013 with sustainability in mind.
- Experiments with sparkling and orange wines.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and firm tannins are well-suited to complement the richness of proteins like lamb and beef, helping to cut through fat and cleanse the palate. The earthy and spicy notes in the wine can echo or contrast with ingredients like mushrooms, herbs, and game, creating harmonious pairings.

## Wine making process

The Demarie Roero Riserva 2020 is produced using traditional winemaking techniques. Fermentation occurs in cement vats with local yeasts, followed by an extended maceration period of 20-25 days with hand mashing. The wine is then aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 30% of which are new. A further 18 months of bottle aging precedes its release, meeting the stringent aging requirements for Roero DOCG Riserva. The wine is intentionally unfined and unfiltered.