# Barolo Riserva (Vietti)

> Red, Barolo DOCG Riserva by [Vietti](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/vietti.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/vietti-barolo-riserva).

- **Producer:** Vietti
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG Riserva
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Production area:** Serralunga d'Alba (2016 vintage); altitude 350 m
- **Soil:** Calcareous-clayey
- **Exposure:** East
- **Vineyard planting:** Average vine age 25 years, Guyot, about 4,500 plants per hectare
- **Vinification:** Part of the grapes was fermented as whole bunches; the rest was destemmed and crushed into steel tanks for maceration and alcoholic fermentation of about 20 days with regular pump-overs. Malolactic fermentation in wood. Aged in large barrels for about 24 months.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A Barolo Riserva blended from several selected vineyards; for the 2016 vintage a vineyard in Serralunga d'Alba was chosen.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby red. Notes of small ripe red fruits with balsamic and citrus nuances on the nose. Medium-bodied, rich, full and elegant on the palate. The tannins typical of Serralunga are well integrated with a sweet finish. Vibrant acidity gives the wine depth.