Barolo Riserva “Cru San Pietro” 2015 – Giovanni Viberti’s Single-Cru Nebbiolo Masterpiece

Piedmont’s prince knows how to mesmerize. The Barolo Riserva “Cru San Pietro” 2015 by Giovanni Viberti is pure Nebbiolo elegance with a backbone of brute force.

• Origin: Single‑vineyard Cru San Pietro in Barolo, from vines in the highest, coolest plot — the only grapes used for the Riserva. 

• Winemaker: Hailing from a nearly century‑old Barolo dynasty, the estate is led by grandson Claudio, carrying forward traditional approaches blended with modern sustainability and stainless/large‑oak aging. 

• Winemaking: 16‑21 days fermentation, malolactic in steel, followed by 46 months in huge neutral oak “tin” vats, then 3 months in steel stabilization before 12 months in bottle—because what legend is born overnight? 

📝 Critic Reviews & Scores

Wine Advocate – 93 pts (June 2021)
“This 2015… darker garnet… delicate tones of cassis, dried plum, spice, tar, tilled earth… steady and complete… tannins mostly integrated.” 

Wine Enthusiast – 91 pts (Nov 2021)
“Aromas of scorched earth, mature dark‑skinned fruit and spice… cherry marinated in spirits, licorice, clove… velvety tannins. Drink through 2027.” — Kerin O’Keefe 

These glasses haven’t even wrestled their full potential yet — cellar ’til at least 2027, but vibes say you could easily stretch that to 2035.

👃 Tasting Notes

• Colour: Deep garnet with classy maturity.

• Nose: Balsamic cherry, cassis, tar, tilled earth, spice.

• Palate: Full-bodied Nebbiolo muscle with liquor-soaked cherry, licorice, clove and velvety chalky tannins.

• Finish: Long, savory finale — think spice-laced earth, gentle smoke, polished dryness.

🍽️ Pairing Power

• Meat: Braised veal shanks, roast lamb shoulder, wild boar ragu.

• Cheese: Aged pecorino, Parmigiano-Reggiano, or earthy fontina.

• Other: Porcini risotto, wild mushroom pasta, or anything truffle-adjacent you’ve got goin’ on.

📦 Wine Specs

• Grape: 100% Nebbiolo

• Region: Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy

• Vineyard: Single-Cru San Pietro

• Vintage: 2015

• ABV: ~14.5%

• Aging: 46 months in large neutral oak, 3 months in steel, plus bottle aging

• Production: ~3,070 bottles

• Drinking Window: Now–2035 (but peak from 2027 on)

💥 Why It Kicks Ass at InBodega

This isn’t your sweet-fruity Barolo — it’s one that walks into the room in a tailored suit. It’s sexy, polished, and unapologetically dusty. It’s the vibe check Nebbiolo lovers crave and the cellar gem everyone brags about. Serve it slow, enjoy the layers, and watch jaws drop.

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