# Serra (Icardi)

> Red, Barolo Riserva DOCG by [Icardi](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/icardi.md), Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/icardi-serra).

- **Producer:** Icardi
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo Riserva DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Cru / vineyard:** Serra
- **Production area:** Serralunga d'Alba
- **Exposure:** West
- **Vinification:** After destemming, the must ferments on the skins at controlled temperature with frequent pumping over; maceration lasts 12 to 15 days. Aged in large casks of Slavonian oak for about 48 to 60 months.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

A Barolo Riserva from the Serra plot in Serralunga d'Alba, Nebbiolo kept in large Slavonian oak casks for four to five years.

## Tasting notes

Colour: ruby red, brilliant, with orange reflections. Nose: a complex, ethereal bouquet of violets, red fruit jam and liquorice, with spices such as pepper and vanilla. Palate: elegant, with dry, balanced tannins and good structure.

## Food pairings

Red meats, game, aged cheeses.