Barolo DOCG Bergera-Pezzole

Character and Power

Barolo Bergera-Pezzole, an intriguing cru within the municipality of Novello, has over time become the most important wine of the estate.

Its story is another bold challenge undertaken by Mauro and Savio: in 1997, next to a small 1984 vineyard, they began reintroducing Nebbiolo da Barolo to plots that had once been cultivated—first in Bergera and later in Pezzole.

In 2003, the first vintage bearing the official vineyard designation was released. From the very beginning, it stood out as a wine capable of placing Le Strette among the most respected Barolo producers in Piedmont.

In the Vineyard

Municipality of Novello – MeGA Bergera-Pezzole

Altitude: 420 m a.s.l.
Soil: complex calcareous structure with alternating clay and sand
Variety: Nebbiolo CNV 142
Vine density: 4,200–4,500 plants/ha
Training system: Guyot on vertical trellising
Planting years: 1984 – 1997 – 1999

In the Cellar

Gentle crushing and destemming
Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel for 28–35 days
Aging: ~12 months in small oak barrels (second and third passage), followed by 18–24 months in larger casks

In the finest vintages, a Barolo Bergera-Pezzole Riserva is produced, extending aging in wood or in bottle for an additional two years.

In the Glass

Color: garnet red with ruby highlights
Nose: complex, with balsamic notes, sweet spices, licorice and hints of small red fruits
Palate: austere, powerful and structured, with firm yet velvety tannins. After an initial impression of richness, the wine reveals impressive depth and body.
A Barolo with remarkable aging potential.