In Italy, we use the word riserva to indicate a superior vino. The term is most often seen when talking about notable wines of Toscana, like Chianti Classico or Brunello di Montalcino, as well as Piemonte's famous Barolo and Barbaresco wines.

What means riserva?

: an Italian reserve wine.

What does riserva mean in Italian?

In Italy, we use the word riserva to indicate a superior vino. ... While outside of Italy the word "reserve" can mean many different things depending on where the wine is made, Italian wine law stipulates that Riserva wines are aged for a longer period of time than wines that are not labeled riserva.