# Cala delle mandrie Riserva (La Giribaldina)

> Red, Nizza DOCG Riserva by [La Giribaldina](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/la-giribaldina.md), Nizza, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/la-giribaldina-cala-delle-mandrie-riserva).

- **Producer:** La Giribaldina
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Nizza DOCG Riserva
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Production area:** Selected vineyard around Nizza Monferrato
- **Vinification:** Pure Barbera vinification, aged in 500-liter oak barrels for 15 months, followed by an additional 12 months of bottle aging.
- **Storage:** 12 months longer aging in bottle.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

The Riserva version of Nizza DOCG, offering extended bottle aging for enhanced complexity and depth.

## Tasting notes

The Cala delle Mandrie Riserva displays a deep ruby color, with an intense nose of ripe dark cherry, plum, and subtle vanilla notes from oak aging. On the palate, it is full-bodied and structured, with velvety tannins and a persistent, savory finish.