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 wine
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 [email protected] or through the form on our contact page.