# Serraboella 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-serraboella-riserva).

- **Producer:** Bera
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbaresco DOCG Riserva
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Serraboella
- **Production area:** Serraboella sub-zone (added geographical mention), Neive
- **Soil:** White soil, clayey limestone with veins of sand
- **Exposure:** West
- **Harvest:** Picked and selected by hand once ripe, and taken quickly to the cellar
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot
- **Vinification:** After destemming and crushing, the must goes to ferment with the skins, which over a long contact time give colour, tannin and varietal aroma. Maceration lasts 15 to 30 days depending on the vintage. After malolactic fermentation the wine matures in oak barrels, then is bottled under controlled atmosphere. Minimum overall ageing is 2 years from 1 January after the harvest. It matures in oak barrels for no less than 36 months.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Barbaresco Riserva from 100% Nebbiolo grown in the Serraboella sub-zone in Neive, aged at least 36 months in oak. 14.5% vol.

## Tasting notes

Colour: brilliant garnet red with orange reflections. Nose: elegant and frank, with violet, red fruit jam, pepper and vanilla among the spices, and liquorice. Palate: elegant, well balanced, with good structure and tannin; the aromas repeat on the palate.

## Food pairings

Red meats and game, also white meats with rich seasonings, and aged cheeses