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Roero

North of the Tanaro river, geologically younger than the Langhe — sandy soils with fossil shells. Roero DOCG (Nebbiolo) is lighter and more floral than Barolo; Roero Arneis is Piedmont's most important white.

35Wineries

Grape Varieties

Nebbiolo, Arneis

Vineyard Area

1.600 ha

WarmthSunDrynessMineralityBodyFreshness

TERROIR PROFILE · Piedmont

Roero Sandy Nebbiolo & Arneis country

Roero: sand softens Nebbiolo and makes Arneis Piedmont's leading white.

Cool continentalSlope: steepNebbioloArneis
What is terroir?

SOILS

Gravel / Sandlight, approachable

Gravel and sand drain heavily — vines struggle for water, wines turn fine, light and elegant.

Marlbalanced, structured

Marl is a mix of limestone and clay — yields structured, balanced wines with acidity backbone.

CLIMATE · Cool continental

Slightly warmer and drier than the Langhe across the river — sandy soils warm quickly.

TOPOGRAPHY · steep

Rugged sand bluffs (rocche) north of the Tanaro, geologically younger than the Langhe.

WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS

floral Nebbiolosofter tanninwhite peach (Arneis)early charmfragrant

Typical Flavours of the Region

Region aroma cloud

Sour cherryRoseTarTruffleLiquoriceDried herbsPearWhite peachChamomileAlmondHops
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Piedmont overview

This sub-region is part of Piedmont. The map shows all 15 sub-regions — Roero is highlighted.

Overview

Wineries35
Detailed profiles16

Typical Varieties

Nebbiolo
Arneis

Terroir & Climate

Soil Type

Sand with Pliocene marine fossils — yields finer, more perfumed Nebbiolos than the Langhe

Top profiles

16 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which grape varieties define Roero?

The key grape varieties in Roero are Nebbiolo and Arneis.

What does the terroir of Roero taste like?

Soils: Sand with Pliocene marine fossils — yields finer, more perfumed Nebbiolos than the Langhe. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.

How many wineries are there in Roero?

Cellarmap lists 35 wineries in Roero across roughly 1,600 hectares of vines. Every profile shows location, contact, grape varieties and, where available, vineyards, classification and visitor information.

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