Serragrilli

Serragrilli sits within the Neive commune, one of three townships permitted to produce Barbaresco DOCG alongside Barbaresco and Treiso. As a recognized MGA, Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva, Serragrilli qualifies for single-vineyard designation on Barbaresco labels, a distinction that reflects its historically acknowledged viticultural vocation. The site spans approximately 213 acres in total, though only around 25% of that land is actively planted to vine.

• MGA status permits the Serragrilli name to appear on Barbaresco DOCG labels
• Neive is one of three communes authorized for Barbaresco production
• Approximately 53 of the total 213 acres are under vine

The vineyard rises between 690 and 885 feet above sea level, placing it in the mid-range elevations typical of Barbaresco's Neive hillsides. The primary exposure is southwest, a highly prized orientation in this part of Piedmont because it captures afternoon and evening sunlight, extending the ripening window for Nebbiolo. Other sections of the MGA face southeast, west, and in some cases north to northwest, creating a degree of internal variety across the site.

• Elevation range of 210 to 270 meters above sea level
• Southwest-facing slopes retain sun until late evening
• Variable secondary exposures add complexity across the MGA

Serragrilli's soils are characteristic of the Neive zone, combining marly bases with sandstone and sand of varying grain size. The profile also includes clay, limestone, and meaningful proportions of silt, giving the soil a chalky consistency with around 10% active limestone component. This soil structure promotes good drainage while retaining sufficient moisture for Nebbiolo during dry periods, contributing to the site's reputation for producing wines with sweet, ripe tannins rather than angular astringency.

• Marl and sandstone base with variable sand grain size
• Clay, limestone, and silt contribute to the chalky soil profile
• 10% active limestone component supports balanced vine nutrition
• Drainage and moisture retention balance suits Nebbiolo's long growing season

Barbaresco from Serragrilli presents a ruby red color with garnet reflections, reflecting both Nebbiolo's natural pigmentation and the site's ripening conditions. The aromatic profile leads with small red fruits, rose hips, and spice, characteristic of Neive's sandier soils, which tend to produce more aromatic and approachable expressions than the heavier clay-dominant soils found elsewhere in Barbaresco. On the palate, the wines are full-bodied yet harmonious, with sweet tannins that distinguish Serragrilli from more austere MGA sites.

• Ruby red with garnet reflections; classic Nebbiolo appearance
• Aromas of small red fruits, rose hips, and spice dominate the nose
• Full-bodied with elegant, sweet tannins rather than hard astringency
• Sandy soil component contributes to aromatic intensity and approachability

Several producers have established reputations for single-vineyard Barbaresco from Serragrilli. Collina Serragrilli takes its name directly from the MGA and serves as a benchmark reference point. Marchesi di Barolo, a major Piedmont house, also bottles from this site. Smaller estates including Bricco Grilli, La Contea, Ballaglio, and Mura Mura round out the producer landscape, reflecting the MGA's appeal across different production scales and styles.