Red

Serraboella

By Massimo Rivetti, Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy

Massimo Rivetti Serraboella

Made only in the best vintages from the winery's oldest Nebbiolo vineyard, selected from the Serraboella cru. Significant, dry tannins and great longevity.

Tasting notes

The Barbaresco Serraboella Riserva presents a deep garnet color and a profound aromatic profile of dried cherries, rose petals, leather, and a touch of tar. On the palate, it is powerful and concentrated, with a robust tannic structure and a remarkably long, complex finish.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbaresco DOCG Riserva
Grape
Nebbiolo 100%
Cru / vineyard
Serraboella
Production area
Neive
Soil
Mixed chalky clay
Exposure
South-west
Harvest
Early October
Vineyard planting
1.15 ha (2.8 ac) at 380 m above sea level, the winery's oldest Nebbiolo vineyard at around 60 years of age, yield 6000 kg/ha
Vinification
Fermented in conic, tronco-shaped French oak vats at controlled temperature (28C/82F) for 12-15 days with frequent pumping over, 60 to 70 days on the skins depending on the vintage. Aged 30 months between French barriques (1/3 new, 2/3 second-pass) and 25 hL Slavonian oak barrels, plus a minimum of 6 months in bottle. Made only in the best vintages, in limited edition.
Serving temperature
16C/61F, large tulip glass
Storage
Store bottles horizontally. Drinking life 15 to 20 years.

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