# Barolo Riserva (Fratelli Aresca)

> Red, Barolo Riserva DOCG by [Fratelli Aresca](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/fratelli-aresca.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/fratelli-aresca-barolo-riserva).

- **Producer:** Fratelli Aresca
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo Riserva DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Exposure:** South-east/south-west
- **Vinification:** Controlled-temperature alcoholic fermentation and maceration on the skins for at least 30 days. Aged 18 months in wood and 62 months in total before release.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

Barolo Riserva is vinified according to tradition, with long maceration on the skins and ageing in large wooden barrels. It is released after a minimum of 62 months of ageing, of which 18 in wood, making it a very complex wine with long-term ageing potential.

## Tasting notes

Intense red colour; ethereal and complex nose with notes of red and black fruit, chocolate and cocoa. On the palate it shows good structure and complexity with notes of pepper and sweet tobacco.

## Food pairings

Ideal with red meat and game.