# Vigna d'Vai Riserva (Ca' Brusà)

> Red, Barolo Riserva DOCG by [Ca' Brusà](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/ca-brusa.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/ca-brusa-vigna-d-vai-riserva).

- **Producer:** Ca' Brusà
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo Riserva DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Bricco San Pietro
- **Production area:** Monforte d'Alba
- **Soil:** Clay 38%, silt 47%, sand 15%
- **Vineyard planting:** Average vineyard age 45 years, average yield 55 quintals per hectare
- **Vinification:** Red fermentation with submerged-cap maceration and daily pump-overs at controlled temperature, with maceration extended under a submerged cap for up to 30 days; malolactic fermentation follows the alcoholic fermentation. Aged in small oak barrels for 24 months, then a further 10 months in 25-hectolitre barrels, then a further 7 years in bottle before release.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-27



## Summary

Barolo Riserva DOCG from 100% Nebbiolo grown on vines averaging 45 years, aged over two years in oak and a further seven years in bottle before release.

## Tasting notes

Bright, intense garnet red with slightly orange reflections. Broad, clean bouquet with distinctive notes of licorice, hay and mint. Full-bodied, harmonious and warm on the palate, with a persistent, pleasant finish.

## Food pairings

Main courses, white meats and game in general.