# Rabajà Riserva (Bera)

> Red, Barbaresco DOCG Riserva by [Bera](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/bera.md), Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/bera-rabaja-riserva).

- **Producer:** Bera
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbaresco DOCG Riserva
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Cru / vineyard:** Rabajà
- **Production area:** Estate-owned vineyards in the Rabajà cru, Barbaresco
- **Soil:** Mainly clayey
- **Exposure:** West
- **Harvest:** Early October
- **Vineyard planting:** About 4,200 vines per hectare, Guyot
- **Vinification:** After destemming and crushing, the must ferments on the skins at controlled temperature with frequent pumping over, to extract colour, polyphenols and tannins. Maceration lasts 12 to 15 days. The wine matures in large casks (2,500 l) for 24 months.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Barbaresco Riserva from Nebbiolo grown in the estate's own vineyards in the Rabajà cru, aged 24 months in 2,500-litre casks. 14% vol.

## Tasting notes

Colour: brilliant ruby red with orange reflections. Nose: an elegant, composite, ethereal bouquet of violet, red fruit jam, pepper and vanilla among the spices, and liquorice. Palate: elegant, dry and balanced, with good structure and tannin; a wine of great harmony.

## Food pairings

Red meats, game and aged cheeses; also suited to meditation