Roero

About the wine

The Roero DOCG, established in 2004, encompasses a distinctive viticultural area in the Piedmont region, situated on the left bank of the Tanaro River. The denomination is unique for its dual focus on the noble Nebbiolo grape for red wines and the indigenous Arneis for whites. The terroir is defined by the 'Rocche'—dramatic geological formations resulting from the ancient 'capture' of the Tanaro river—which created complex, sandy, and calcareous soils. Roero Rosso, primarily Nebbiolo, is celebrated for its elegance, vibrant ruby color, and refined tannins, often showing red berry and spice notes. Roero Arneis, the flagship white, is prized for its delicate floral and orchard fruit aromatics, such as peach and hazelnut, supported by a crisp, mineral backbone. The regulation also permits the production of high-quality sparkling wines (Spumante) from Arneis. The area's sandy soils are instrumental in producing wines that are generally more approachable and aromatically nuanced than those from neighboring zones, reflecting a harmonious balance between tradition and the unique sandy-marly landscape.

Grape varieties

Production & aging

The production zone is located in the province of Cuneo, on the left bank of the Tanaro River. It includes the entire territory of the communes of Canale, Corneliano d'Alba, Piobesi d'Alba, and Vezza d'Alba, along with parts of 15 other communes, including Baldissero d'Alba, Govone, Guarene, Montà, and Sommariva Perno. The area is characterized by hilly terrain with sandy, clayey, and calcareous soils.