# Bricco San Biagio Riserva (San Biagio)

> Red, Barolo DOCG Riserva by [San Biagio](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/san-biagio.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/san-biagio-bricco-san-biagio-riserva).

- **Producer:** San Biagio
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG Riserva
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Cru / vineyard:** Bricco San Biagio
- **Production area:** Bricco San Biagio, La Morra (oldest part of the vineyard, marked by a large oak tree in the centre)
- **Soil:** Diano d'Alba sandstone mixed with Sant'Agata marls
- **Exposure:** East-South-East
- **Harvest:** Early October, usually slightly early; hand-selected
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted 1965; average altitude 270 m
- **Vinification:** Cold static maceration for 36 hours, then fermentation at 26 °C for a month with frequent punching down and a further month of maceration with the cap submerged. Over 3 years in medium-sized Slavonian oak, with natural yeast lysis kept for the first two months, then 24 months in bottle.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

The estate's Riserva, from the oldest part of the Bricco San Biagio vineyard planted in 1965, aged over three years in Slavonian oak and 24 months in bottle.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby red with garnet edges with age. Wild rose, red berries, cherry in alcohol, licorice and star anise, with face powder and peach stone against cedar and bitter chocolate; eucalyptus and resin on the finish. Long, velvety tannins on the palate, plum jam, cherry in syrup, tobacco and a mentholated finish.

## Food pairings

Long-cooked red meats and game, aged cheeses, bitter chocolate; the producer says it can age 30-40 years.