Barolo Riserva is a kind of Barolo DOCG. A Barolo DOCG can become „Riserva“ when it is aged for 62 months, 18 of these in oak or chestnuts wood barrels. The grapes used to produce Barolo Riserva comes from the areas of La Morra, Monforte d'Alba, Roddi, Verduno, Cherasco, Diano d'Alba, Novello und Grinzane Cavour in the province of Cuneo. The Nebbiolo vines ripen at the end of October and have a long pyramid shape with little rounded grapes and they have a blue colour. Production area: Piedmont Name: Barolo Riserva DOCG Best years: 1990, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003 5 best wineries (best scores by Wine Advocate): Conterno, Vietti Villero, Giacosa, Mirafiore, Massolino Colour: ruby red Bouquet: intense and unique Taste: dry, full-bodied and harmonic Accompainments: red meats, game, dishes with truffle and ageed cheese