In the heart of the Roero region, in Vezza d’Alba, the Demarie Giovanni family have been managing their estate for more than three generations with hard work and a real passion for viticulture. The winery has over 20 hectares of vineyards in the districts of Vezza, Castagnito, Castellinaldo and Guarene. The company’s choice to produce wine exclusively from grapes grown on its own vineyards guarantees the authenticity of the product. Demarie is also focused on the sustainability of its wines: by 2020. In 2007, their first wine was awarded BIO product certification.

About wine

Roero is a small paradise of sandy beaches in shades of yellow-ochre clay, covered with green vineyards that together create a magical and enchanting landscape.The vineyard traditions of the Roero region have been the inspiration for this denomination and have deep roots in the past.Roero is made from the pure Nebbiolo grape, which reaches its peak in Barolo and Barbaresco, while Roero produces a rare fine and elegant wine that has only achieved great success in recent years.

Making wine

Local yeast is fermented in cement vats, steeped for 20-25 days by hand mashing. Aged for 18 months in French oak (30% new) and aged in bottle for a further 18 months before release. Unfined and unfiltered wine.

Tasting notes

The fragrance is ethereal and intense with notes of heather, raspberry, blackberry and elegant spices. The wine is full-bodied, harmonious, warm and powerful. Purple and red fruity sensations with pleasant spicy liquorice and cocoa aromas.

Food recommendation

Ideal with grilled meats such as lamb or beef, game, grilled vegetables and mushrooms, aged cheeses and pork sausages.