# San Giovanni Riserva (Broccardo)

> Red, Barolo DOCG Riserva by [Broccardo](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/broccardo.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/broccardo-san-giovanni-riserva).

- **Producer:** Broccardo
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG Riserva
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** San Giovanni
- **Production area:** Monforte d'Alba, about 400 m above sea level
- **Soil:** Limestone and clay
- **Exposure:** East, west
- **Harvest:** Mid to late October, by hand
- **Vineyard planting:** Vines about 30 years old
- **Vinification:** Destemming and crushing, controlled fermentation at 28 C, about 20 days of maceration. Malolactic fermentation in steel in November. Ageing vessels of 35 hl, new to 10 years old. At least 10 months in bottle before release.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 to 20 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30



## Summary

First Barolo Riserva from San Giovanni, vintage 2017, made for long ageing. 14.5% alcohol.

## Tasting notes

Garnet red. Notes of redcurrant, raspberry and strawberry; medium body, round well-extracted tannins and a long finish.

## Food pairings

Flavourful red meat and blue cheeses.