- Producer:Azienda Agricola Virna di Borgogno Virna
- Region:Piemonte
- Grape:Nebbiolo
- Classification:DOCG
- Vintage:2010
- Capacity:0.75 l
A dry red wine made from native Piedmont grape Nebbiolo, from Lampia and Michet varieties. Originating from Virna’s best vineyards: La Preda and Cannubi Boschis from around Barolo, Cerviano Merli and Sottocastello di Novello near the town Novello. Riserva is made only for best vintages, which can guarantee longevity of wine, and the year 2010 certainly was one of the best. Careful selection of grapes and long processing of this wine consist in its ageing. First the wine from single vineyards matures in big Slovenian oak casks and French oak tonneaux of 300 to 500 liters. After that 3000 liters of wine is selected to combine with the wine coming from single crus, and such blend ages for next 12 to18 months in a barrel of 3000 liters. This way is obtained an outstanding Riserva for special occasions or to meditate with.
Color: very intense ruby red.
Aroma: fresh, notes of red fruits with a hint of vanilla.
Flavor: raw, full, rich, tannic.
Food Matching: ideal for dishes based on meat, excellent with beef steaks, long seasoned chesses.
Serving temperature: 17°/18°C in large glasses like Burgundy.
Alcohol content: 14%.