# Lessona Riserva (Massimo Clerico)

> Red, Lessona DOC Riserva by [Massimo Clerico](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/massimo-clerico.md), Alto Piemonte, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/massimo-clerico-lessona-riserva).

- **Producer:** Massimo Clerico
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Lessona DOC Riserva
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 97%, Vespolina 3%
- **Production area:** Vigna Leria, family-owned vineyards on the hill overlooking the centre of Lessona
- **Vinification:** 36 months in French oak botte (large casks). 13.5% vol.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

A Nebbiolo-led Riserva from the Leria vineyard on the hill above Lessona, aged 36 months in French oak. About 2,000 bottles a year.

## Tasting notes

Colour: garnet red that shows the elegance of Nebbiolo. Nose: intense and enveloping, with wild berries, dried red orange, spice, cinchona, liquorice and anise, and balsamic mint notes once poured. Palate: very intense and persistent, sinuous lines enlivened by lively tannin and considerable freshness, alcohol well integrated, citrus and spice on the finish.

## Food pairings

Agnolotti with roast gravy, pappardelle with wild boar ragu, 48-month Parmigiano Reggiano. The English page adds braised and boiled meat, risotto with red wine or porcini or white truffle, and game.