# Wines

> All 10 Nizza Silvano wines with tasting sheets: Roero Arneis, Roero DOCG Riserva, Nebbiolo d'Alba, Barbera d'Alba, rosé Canté, sparkling and sweet Birbèt.

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Our wines

# Wines of the Roero

Nizza Silvano makes ten wines from its own grapes in Santo Stefano Roero, Piedmont: a sparkling wine, two Roero Arneis whites, a Nebbiolo rosé, five reds from Barbera and Nebbiolo, and a sweet Brachetto. Below you'll find the tasting sheet of each one.

Sparkling White Rosé Red Sweet

## Sparkling wine

![Bottle of Nizza Royale sparkling wine, Martinotti method](https://nizza.foonkyfish.be/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/bottle-of-nizza-royale-sparkling-wine-martinotti-method.jpg)

Sparkling · Martinotti method

### Nizza Royale

A bright sparkling Arneis made with the Martinotti method: cold maceration for 12–18 hours, then a 60-day secondary fermentation in autoclave at 16–18 °C.

- **Grapes**  Arneis 100%
- **Alcohol**  min. 12.5%
- **Ageing**  Stainless steel
- **Colour**  Pale straw yellow, bright, with a persistent mousse
- **Bouquet**  Delicate, fresh, fruity
- **Taste**  Dry, pleasantly aromatic
- **Serve at**  8–10 °C
- **Pairs with**  Aperitifs, antipasti, delicate first and main courses, fish

## White wines

![Bottle of Roero Arneis DOCG by Nizza Silvano](https://nizza.foonkyfish.be/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/bottle-of-roero-arneis-docg-by-nizza-silvano.jpg)

White · DOCG

### Roero Arneis DOCG

The classic white of the Roero: pure Arneis, aged in stainless steel to keep it fresh, fruity and delicate.

- **Grapes**  Arneis 100%
- **Alcohol**  min. 12.5%
- **Ageing**  Stainless steel
- **Colour**  Intense straw yellow
- **Bouquet**  Delicate, fresh, fruity
- **Taste**  Dry, pleasantly aromatic
- **Serve at**  8–10 °C
- **Pairs with**  Aperitifs, antipasti, delicate first and main courses, fish

![Bottle of Roero Arneis DOCG "Il Santo Stefano" by Nizza Silvano](https://nizza.foonkyfish.be/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/bottle-of-roero-arneis-docg-il-santo-stefano-by-nizza-silv.jpg)

White · DOCG · Selezione Nizza

### Roero Arneis DOCG “Il Santo Stefano”

Our selection Arneis, aged eight months in barrique with regular hand bâtonnage, for a fuller body and a soft note of vanilla.

- **Grapes**  Arneis 100%
- **Alcohol**  min. 12.5%
- **Ageing**  8 months in barrique, with regular hand bâtonnage
- **Colour**  Intense straw yellow
- **Bouquet**  Delicate, fruity, with a touch of wood
- **Taste**  Full-bodied, dry, aromatic, with notes of vanilla
- **Serve at**  10–12 °C
- **Pairs with**  Aperitifs, antipasti, first and main courses, fish

## Rosé wine

![Bottle of Langhe DOC Rosato "Canté" by Nizza Silvano](https://nizza.foonkyfish.be/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/bottle-of-langhe-doc-rosato-cante-by-nizza-silvano.jpg)

Rosé · DOC

### Langhe DOC Rosato “Canté”

A dry, refined rosé made from Nebbiolo. Fresh and delicate, it is made to be enjoyed young.

- **Grapes**  Nebbiolo 100%
- **Alcohol**  min. 12%
- **Ageing**  Stainless steel
- **Colour**  Light pink with cherry highlights
- **Bouquet**  Hints of flowers and fruit
- **Taste**  Dry, fresh, delicate and refined
- **Serve at**  8–12 °C
- **Pairs with**  Excellent as an aperitif; antipasti, fish and white meat
- **Notes**  Not suitable for ageing

## Red wines

![Bottle of Barbera d'Alba DOC by Nizza Silvano](https://nizza.foonkyfish.be/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/bottle-of-barbera-dalba-doc-by-nizza-silvano.jpg)

Red · DOC

### Barbera d’Alba DOC

An honest, intensely vinous Barbera, aged in stainless steel. Made for the traditional Piedmontese table.

- **Grapes**  Barbera 100%
- **Alcohol**  min. 13%
- **Ageing**  Stainless steel
- **Colour**  Intense garnet red
- **Bouquet**  Intensely vinous
- **Taste**  Dry, still
- **Serve at**  16–18 °C
- **Pairs with**  Cured meats, cheeses, cotechino, mixed boiled meats, roasts and braised dishes

![Bottle of Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC by Nizza Silvano](https://nizza.foonkyfish.be/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/bottle-of-barbera-dalba-superiore-doc-by-nizza-silvano.png)

Red · DOC · Oak-aged

### Barbera d’Alba Superiore DOC

Our Barbera after twelve months in oak barrels: the same intense, vinous character with more depth.

- **Grapes**  Barbera 100%
- **Alcohol**  min. 13%
- **Ageing**  12 months in oak barrels
- **Colour**  Intense garnet red
- **Bouquet**  Intensely vinous
- **Taste**  Dry, still
- **Serve at**  16–18 °C
- **Pairs with**  Cured meats, cheeses, cotechino, mixed boiled meats, roasts and braised dishes
- **Notes**  Open the bottle half an hour before serving

![Bottle of Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC by Nizza Silvano](https://nizza.foonkyfish.be/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/bottle-of-nebbiolo-dalba-doc-by-nizza-silvano.jpg)

Red · DOC · Oak-aged

### Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC

Full-bodied and balanced, with intense woodland aromas and a gentle tannic grip after twelve months in oak.

- **Grapes**  Nebbiolo 100%
- **Alcohol**  min. 13%
- **Ageing**  12 months in oak barrels
- **Colour**  Ruby red tending to garnet
- **Bouquet**  Intense, with hints of woodland
- **Taste**  Full-bodied, balanced, slightly tannic
- **Serve at**  16–18 °C
- **Pairs with**  Meat antipasti, cured meats, mature cheeses, braised meat
- **Notes**  Open the bottle half an hour before serving

![Bottle of Roero DOCG by Nizza Silvano](https://nizza.foonkyfish.be/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/bottle-of-roero-docg-by-nizza-silvano.jpg)

Red · DOCG

### Roero DOCG

Nebbiolo from the Roero, aged 22 months, half in large 10 hl oak casks and half in barrique, then four months in bottle. Velvety, with a fragrant violet bouquet.

- **Grapes**  Nebbiolo 100%
- **Alcohol**  min. 13%
- **Ageing**  22 months (50% in 10 hl oak casks, 50% in barrique), then 4 months in bottle
- **Colour**  Ruby red with garnet glints
- **Bouquet**  Delicate, fragrant, with hints of violet
- **Taste**  Dry, full-bodied, velvety, balanced and persistent
- **Serve at**  16–18 °C
- **Pairs with**  First courses, red and white meat
- **Notes**  Open the bottle one hour before serving

![Bottle of Roero DOCG Riserva "Ca' Boscarone" by Nizza Silvano](https://nizza.foonkyfish.be/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/bottle-of-roero-docg-riserva-ca-boscarone-by-nizza-silvan.jpg)

Red · DOCG · Riserva

### Roero DOCG Riserva “Ca’ Boscarone”

Our most patient wine: Nebbiolo aged 32 months in large 10 hl oak casks. Complex, with violet and liquorice, refined and velvety.

- **Grapes**  Nebbiolo 100%
- **Alcohol**  min. 13%
- **Ageing**  32 months in 10 hl oak casks
- **Colour**  Ruby red with garnet glints
- **Bouquet**  Complex, with hints of violet and liquorice
- **Taste**  Full, refined, dry and velvety
- **Serve at**  16–18 °C
- **Pairs with**  Roasts, red meat, game, mature cheeses
- **Notes**  Open the bottle one hour before serving

## Sweet wine

![Bottle of sweet wine "Birbèt" by Nizza Silvano](https://nizza.foonkyfish.be/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/bottle-of-sweet-wine-birbet-by-nizza-silvano.jpg)

Sweet · Vino dolce

### Vino Dolce “Birbèt”

A sweet, soft, low-alcohol red from Brachetto a grappolo lungo, made from partially fermented must. A lovely finish to any meal.

- **Grapes**  Brachetto a grappolo lungo 100%
- **Alcohol**  min. 6%
- **Ageing**  Stainless steel
- **Colour**  Ruby red tending to rosé
- **Bouquet**  Delicate, with a spicy aroma
- **Taste**  Sweet, soft
- **Serve at**  8–10 °C
- **Pairs with**  Desserts, fruit salads, strawberries, fruit tarts and dry pastries
- **Notes**  Partially fermented must

Serving our wines

## Frequently asked questions

At what temperature should I serve Nizza Silvano wines?

Serve the Nizza Royale, the Roero Arneis and the Birbèt at 8–10 °C, the Rosato “Canté” at 8–12 °C and the Arneis “Il Santo Stefano” at 10–12 °C. All reds (Barbera d’Alba, Barbera d’Alba Superiore, Nebbiolo d’Alba, Roero and Riserva “Ca’ Boscarone”) are best at 16–18 °C.

Should I open the red wines in advance?

Yes, for the oak-aged reds. Open the Barbera d’Alba Superiore and the Nebbiolo d’Alba half an hour before serving, and the Roero DOCG and the Riserva “Ca’ Boscarone” one hour before.

Which wine goes best with fish?

The whites and the rosé: Roero Arneis, Arneis “Il Santo Stefano”, the sparkling Nizza Royale and the Rosato “Canté” all pair well with fish dishes.

Which wine should I choose for dessert?

The sweet Birbèt, made from Brachetto a grappolo lungo, pairs with desserts, fruit salads, strawberries, fruit tarts and dry pastries.

How can I order your wines?

Contact Silvano by phone on +39 338 839 33 80, by email at info@nizzasilvano.it or through the form on our [contact page](https://nizza.foonkyfish.be/contatti/).

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