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Ask any sommelier or Italian wine expert who knows their stuff and you'll get a unanimous response – these exceptional, highly allocated selections from Produttori del Barbaresco are among Piedmont's best, described as "gorgeous wines that deliver a remarkable combination of quality and value" by Vinous critic Antonio Galloni. Benefiting from our long-term relationships in the region, these exciting releases of 94 pt. plus rated 2017 Produttori del Barbaresco Riservas along with the outstanding 93 pt. 2018 Barbaresco DOCG offer exceptional value at best on the market pricing, now a last chance opportunity for savvy Nebbiolo fans already familiar with this iconic producer to stock the cellar or for anyone looking to enjoy the full range of the region's top-rated Cru Barbaresco's.
Incorporating all their best fruit in 2018 into the entry level Barbaresco DOCG, Produttori's finessed and elegant 93 pt. 2018 Barbaresco was aged for 24 months in large oak casks before bottling, yielding "a luminous expression of Nebbiolo" according to the Wine Advocate's Monica Larner, that's already drinking beautifully now and ready to age over the next 15 years. Produced only in exceptional vintages, the 2017 single vineyard Riservas were all vinified and aged the same, 36 months in large oak barrels and 8 months in bottle, placing the focus on the unique qualities of each Cru. Sourced from the cooler climate and higher elevation of Muncagota, the Wine Spectator's Bruce Sanderson describes the 95 pt. 2017 Muncagota Riserva as "intense but balanced," while the 94 pt. 2017 Pora Riserva has "a beautiful, vibrant acidity giving a very nice brightness to the wine" according to the Wine Independent' Susan Hulme, Pora's fertile soils producing an open knit style with gentle tannins. From the northernmost Ovello Cru above the village of Barbaresco known for yielding muscular tannins, the 94 pt. 2017 Ovello Riserva is "a brooding powerhouse" according to Antonio Galloni of Vinous, while the "powerful and resonant," 95 pt. Asili Riserva boasts "plenty of energy" according to the Wine Spectator's Bruce Sanderson, the distinctive hilltop Asili Cru yielding a powerful yet elegant, long-lived wine. Boasting high calcium soils that produce a beautiful mineral finish, the 95 pt. 2017 Montefico Riserva is "one of the clear stand outs" of the 2017 lineup according to critic Galloni, while the 96 pt. 2017 Montestefano Riserva boasts the Cru's signature deep flavors and powerfully built tannins, becoming "increasingly silky and slender with time," according to the Wine Advocate's Monica Larner. Known for its varied soils yielding rich complexity, the 96 pt. 2017 Rabaja Riserva is "firmly structured but also showing finesse" according to the Wine Enthusiast's Kerin O'Keefe, while the "impressive" 95 pt. 2017 Rio Sordo Riserva reflects "Nebbiolo at its best" according to Antonio Galloni, the southern Rio Sordo Cru producing a seductive, elegant wine with a powerfully structured core.
Setting "some of the highest standards of winemaking for any cooperative in the world," according to critic Robert Parker Jr., Produttori del Barbaresco's 2017 Riservas and 2018 Barbaresco offer unquestionable value, priced at a fraction of other producers' single Cru bottlings and promising decades of enjoyment – choose a few favorites or mix a case, but don't hesitate to secure your selection of these magnificent age-worthy Produttori del Barbaresco wines while they last. |
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The Produttori del Barbaresco 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Montefico is especially broad and thick in texture. It feels generous to the senses, wrapping thickly over the palate with a pretty mix of firm tannins and soft fruit fiber. These elements help to increase both the volume and the persistence of this classic wine. There is some dryness on the finish (and 15% alcohol), and you also taste crushed mineral and stone. Production is 10,000 bottles. I give this wine an edge in terms of future aging potential.
95 points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (Jun 2022)
The 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Montefico is one of the stand-outs in this range. It shows the piercing tannins typical of this site, and yet has more than enough fruit to balance those tannins, certainly moreso than wines like the Rabajà. This exposed site benefits from cooling winds from the north, clearly a benefit in 2017. Even in the early going, the balance here is terrific. In 2017, the Montefico is one of the clear stand outs in the range.
95 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Feb 2022)
Marked by plum and menthol, this also has elements of iron, tar and tobacco. Muscular and brooding, with a strong grip of tannins on the finish. Best from 2026 through 2043. 1,388 cases made, 350 cases imported.
94 points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator (2022)
Cedar, truffle, scorched earth and a whiff of blue violet form the nose along with ripe berry. Full-bodied and structured, the palate offers raspberry jam, black cherry, cake spice and star anise alongside taut tannins. Drink through 2029.
94 points, Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast (Sep 2022)
The 2017 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Montefico Riserva shows lifted floral notes and a layer of fresh earth and spices. On standing, the spice opens up a little bit, with dried cherry and brambly fruits. The silky, seductive texture melts on the palate with very fine sandy-grained tannins and a freshness on the finish. A very nice example of this rich traditional style, wait perhaps 2-3 years and drink up to 20.
94 points, Susan Hulme, Wine Independent (Jul 2022)
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