The one proposed here is one of the great reds of the Piedmont region. We are talking about a Roero DOCG, a denomination known for its high quality wines. It is proposed by the Maccagno winery, starting with Nebbiolo grapes from its beautiful hillside vineyards. After harvesting, the grapes are soon taken to the cellar for processing. Crushing and destemming yield a must rich in sugar and, thanks to a maceration of the skins for about 20 days, also in colour. At the end of processing, after racking, the wine is put into French oak tonneaux, where it matures slowly for at least 12 months. This is followed by bottling and a further period of refinement in the bottle before final release. In the glass, the wine is a beautiful intense ruby red colour with garnet reflections. On the nose, the aromas are mainly reminiscent of well-ripened red fruit, even jammy. Then balsamic notes on the finish. In the mouth it is well balanced, with a nice structure and a delicate, long finish. Roero, as its producers remind us, is the 'King of Roero red wines', ideal with red meats, stewed and braised. It also goes well with traditional Piedmontese first courses and mature cheeses.