# Serraboella (Massimo Rivetti)

> Red, Barbaresco DOCG Riserva by [Massimo Rivetti](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/massimo-rivetti.md), Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/massimo-rivetti-serraboella).

- **Producer:** Massimo Rivetti
- **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.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26


## Summary

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.