# Badarina Riserva (Bersano)

> Red, Barolo Riserva DOCG by [Bersano](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/bersano.md), Nizza, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/bersano-badarina-riserva).

- **Producer:** Bersano
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo Riserva DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Badarina
- **Production area:** Serralunga d'Alba, Loc. Badarina (CN)
- **Soil:** Calcareous clay with silty-sandy components
- **Harvest:** Hand-picked in crates, second or third ten days of October
- **Vinification:** Macerated on the skins in automatic temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with repeated pumping over and oxygenation until all sugars are fermented; then racked and left on fine lees for malolactic fermentation. Aged at least 60 months in oak barrels, tonneaux and bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30


## Summary

Barolo Riserva from the Badarina vineyard in Serralunga d'Alba, aged at least 60 months. Ageing potential over 20 years.

## Tasting notes

Intense red with garnet reflections. Intense and complex on the nose with cocoa, mint, black cherry and leather. Harmonious, persistent and full-bodied.

## Food pairings

Excellent with game, substantial roasts, truffles, mushrooms and strong-flavoured cheeses.