2022 Rivella Serafino, Barbaresco, Montestefano

Rivella Serafino is a small, family-run estate located in the heart of the historic Montestefano cru in Barbaresco, where Teobaldo and Maria Rivella have meticulously tended their vines since 1963. The wine is made from 100% Nebbiolo, grown on a unique site defined by a solid meter of limestone at the surface with clay and tufo beneath. In the glass, it displays a classic garnet hue and offers a structured profile featuring notes of cherry, dried flowers, and tobacco, framed by firm, persistent tannins. The 2022 vintage was marked by significant heat and drought, which resulted in small, concentrated berries that contribute to the wine's intense density and character. This is a wine built for the cellar, representing a traditional, precise style that benefits from patience.