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Produttori del Barbaresco
2015 Riservas
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"Barbaresco is lucky enough to have one of the world's greatest wine co-operatives in the village of the same name, producing a high-quality Barbaresco blend every year and single-vineyard wines in the best years. These wines offer some of the Langhe's most attractive value, and I unreservedly recommend them"
"The Beauty of Barbaresco"
Andrew Jefford, Decanter magazine, Aug 2017
The Produttori del Barbaresco was formed in 1894 with nine families contributing fruit to the local
Cantine Sociali. Today 52 families contribute their Nebbiolo crop, and the incomparable winemaker Gianni Testa guides the wine to the bottle. Collectively, they control 16% of Barbaresco's vineyards.
Within the holdings of these families are nine of the great vineyards of Piedmont - Asili, Montefico, Montestefano, Muncagota, Ovello, Paje, Pora, Rabaja and Rio Sordo. Each year the fruit from these vineyards is blended to produce the "classic" Barbaresco, one of the greatest red values in all of Italy. In exceptional years, such as 2015, some fruit is set aside to be vinified, aged further and bottled as "Riservas".
We are lucky to bring in all nine 2015 Riservas, though they are in limited supply. All come in cases of 6 bottles. I will do my best to distribute cases to fill your requests thoughtfully.
And a "heads up" for fans of the classic Barbaresco DOCG, arriving early August is the 2016 vintage at (best estimate) $63.99 per bottle, in a case of 6 bottles. Antonio Galloni calls it, "Ample, deep and powerful, the 2016 exudes pedigree and class from start to finish." For more info, click here.
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"Asili" Barbaresco Riserva 2015
$94.95 per bottle, cases of 6
5 cases available
The Asili vineyard grows the representative "elegant" Barbaresco, according to Produttori Director Aldo Vacca, with ripe but fine tannins, which, while appearing to drink s
ternly in its youth, unfold to release an elegant intensity over time.
"Asili has a warmer microclimate than most of the other vineyards here. It was first produced by Produttori as a single-vineyard wine in 1967. The 2015 is tight, tannic and reserved, with some bright strawberry, raspberry, cranberry and vanilla creeping out of the glass. In the mouth it has some meaty savouriness, and gives a hint of the complexity to come, but as it stands this needs a lot more time to become approachable. Scored for its potential. 10,000 bottles produced. 2025-2040."
96 points, Decanter.com, James Button, Jan 2020
"Wild berry, violet, new leather, forest floor and eucalyptus aromas lift out of the glass. The elegant, full-bodied palate delivers dried black cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and dried mint alongside taut, polished tannins. Given the hot, dry growing season, this is a more powerful and concentrated version of Asili."
95 points, Wine Enthusiast, Jan 2020
"The 2015 Barbaresco Riserva Asili is an attractive wine with a good bit of the Asili plushness and silkiness that makes wines from this site so alluring. As with all of these wines, the Asili is not as expressive of site as it can be in cooler years. 2022-2040."
94 points, Antonio Galloni vinous.com, Nov 2019
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"Montefico" Barbaresco Riserva 2015
$94.95 per bottle, cases of 6
10 cases available
Montefico is an amphitheater shaped vineyard facing the village of Neive and the Montestefano Cru. The Nebbiolo grown here ripens slowly, providing balanced fruit, and the wines made here always drink with richness and grace.
"Balsamic aromas of camphor and new leather mingle with scorched earth and mature black-skinned berry on this full-bodied red. Mirroring the nose, the enveloping palate delivers ripe Marasca cherry, black raspberry and licorice alongside tightly knit, fine-grained tannins before a hazelnut close. Drink 2022-2030."
96 points and "Cellar Selection", Wine Enthusiast, Jan 2020
"Montefico lies immediately to the south of Ovello and just north of Montestefano. Produttori's first single-vineyard release from this site was in 1970. In 2015, it seems to combine the tightness of Asili with the fragrant, red-fruited beauty of Muncagota. There's some earthy complexity and black pepper spice, accompanied by gentle but purposeful acidity. 6,500 bottles produced. 2024-2038."
95 points, Decanter.com, James Button, Jan 2020
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"Montestefano" Barbaresco Riserva 2015
$94.95 per bottle, cases of 6
7 cases available
Montestefano is part of the same ridge as Montefico, and Moncagotta, (the three M's). It is steep, south facing and high in calcium. Calcium in the soil helps the plants develop better structure including larger, riper tannins. This is the most "Barolo-like" of the Riservas, with the darkest fruit, a smokey note to that red fruitiness and the most palate weight.
"This small cooperative goes from strength to strength under the dynamic management of Aldo Vacca. Montestefano is one of the top sites in the commune of Barbaresco. The nose is still reserved, but there are rich red fruits lurking. Very concentrated on the palate, this is lush and approachable, although one senses there is much in reserve, with excellent ageing potential. It's taut and imposing, with a finish that's tangy and persistent. 2021-2038."
94 points, Decanter.com, Stephen Brook, Jan 2020
"Balsamic aromas of camphor mingle with mature dark-skinned berry, leather, licorice and vanilla on this structured red. The full-bodied palate reflects the nose, delivering raspberry compote, star anise, crushed mint and hazelnut alongside firm, fine-grained tannins. Drink after 2023."
94 points, Wine Enthusiast, Jan 2020
"The 2015 Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano is one of the deeper, wines in this range. Ample, broad and creamy, the 2015 has a ton of richness and power on display. It is also one of the wines in this range where the personality and style of the vineyard are very much in evidence. A rush of black cherry, plum, menthol, licorice and spice build into the racy finish as this powerful, beautifully resonant Barbaresco shows all it's got. 2022-2040."
94 points, Antonio Galloni vinous.com, Nov 2019
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"Muncagota" Barbaresco Riserva 2015
$94.95 per bottle, cases of 6
8 cases available
"Rose, red berry and star anise aromas align with earthy whiffs of forest floor and new leather. The full-bodied, delicious palate doles out succulent Morello cherry, black raspberry, licorice and chopped mint set against a backbone of firm but refined tannins. It's already gorgeous but will be even better with just a few more years of bottle age. Drink 2022-2030."
97 points, Wine Enthusiast, Jan 2020
"The southeast-facing Muncagota vineyard catches the morning sun, giving this wine a slightly lighter character. This 2015 has delicious red berry and cherry flavours and scents. The tannins are slightly more rustic, perhaps, and it's the least full-bodied wine here, but its earthy elegance makes this a refreshing change for a Riserva. 13,000 bottles produced. 2022-2036."
94 points, Decanter.com, James Button, Jan 2020
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"Ovello" Barbaresco Riserva 2015
$94.95 per bottle, cases of 6
9 cases available
"Fragrant and full bodied, this structured red has enticing aromas evoking woodland berry, balsamic aromas of pine, rose petal and exotic spice. The enveloping palate delivers crushed raspberry, succulent Marasca cherry, licorice and nutmeg alongside firm, tightly knit tannins. Fresh acidity lends tension and balance. Best 2022-2027."
97 points and "Editior's Choice", Wine Enthusiast, Jan 2020
"Ovello is the northernmost vineyard in the Barbaresco commune - and the largest. It was one of the original five vineyards individually bottled in 1967 by Produttori. The clayey soils and exposure to the cool northern winds gives this wine a full body and structured tannins. The 2015 features a woody, vanilla-toned fragrance with some delicate cherry fruit. In the mouth it's a latticework of well integrated tannins with lacy acidity draped over deep hedgerow fruits, followed by some subtle wood spice on the long finish. This is one to leave for a few years, but there's so much potential here. 17,000 bottles and 1,200 magnums produced. 2024-2040."
95 points, Decanter.com, James Button, Jan 2020
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"Pajè" Barbaresco Riserva 2015
$94.95 per bottle, cases of 6
6 cases available
"Violet, new leather, perfumed berry and a whiff of face powder mingle together with camphor on this fragrant red. On the structured, polished palate, taut, refined tannins support succulent Morello cherry, mulberry and licorice. It's already tempting, but hold for even more complexity. Drink 2022-2027."
97 points, Wine Enthusiast, Jan 2020
"One of the highlights in this series, the 2015 Barbaresco Riserva Pajè is marked by bright acids and expressive veins of spiciness that lend a much needed kick of energy to a core of translucent Nebbiolo fruit. Dark cherry, menthol, licorice, dried flowers and pine all develop in the glass. The combination of ripeness and saline-infused energy makes the Pajè one of the more complete wines in this range. There is so much to admire here. 2022-2040."
94 points, Antonio Galloni vinous.com, Nov 2019
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"Pora" Barbaresco Riserva 2015
$94.95 per bottle, cases of 6
10 cases available
The Pora vineyard sustains a unique microclimate due to its proximity to the Tanaro River. The vineyard is situated on a beautiful hill with south and west exposures. Because it sits relatively close to the valley floor, Pora is relatively warm in the early morning hours, then breezy with slightly higher humidity through the afternoon. Soil fertility is slightly higher here on the plain, and this creates a wine of gentle character, with soft tannins and a youthful, fruit-forward nose.
"Underbrush, wild herb and dark-skinned-berry aromas form the nose along with a whiff of camphor. On the firm, structured palate, tightly knit but noble tannins offset dried Marasca cherry, cranberry, orange zest and star anise. Tense and youthfully austere, it needs a few years to unwind. Drink 2022-2027."
95 points, Wine Enthusiast, Jan 2020
"Pora is one of Barbaresco's largest vineyards, situated on a southwest-facing slope close to the river where the soils are relatively fertile and loose. Produttori has made a wine from Pora since 1967, and today around 16,500 bottles are produced in vintages when it's made. This 2015 still has a pronounced woody aroma, and while it's mouth filling it manages to retain some elegance. It's obviously youthful: the vanilla- and spice-infused wood flavours dominate and hold your attention, the fruit unable as of yet to punch through. It does have plenty of promise, however, and you could expect the succulent and ripe fruits to hold more sway over the next decade as the wood integrates. 2024-2040."
94 points, Decanter.com, James Button, Jan 2020
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"Rabajà" Barbaresco Riserva 2015
$94.95 per bottle, cases of 6
3 cases available
The Rabajà vineyard is located on a peak between two ridges that form the heart of the wine-growing region of Barbaresco. The first ridge is composed of relatively loose soil; the second ridge is composed of more compact soil. The two soil types find a balance in the Rabajà cru, considered to be a vineyard that produces very balanced and harmonious wines with elegance and power.
"Wild berry, violet, face powder and eucalyptus aromas lift out of the glass. On the youthfully austere, structured palate, tightly knit but noble tannins wrap around black cherry, raspberry, licorice and crushed mint. Give this a few more years to fully develop. Drink 2025-2035."
96 points, Wine Enthusiast, Jan 2020
"Rabajà has a complex mix of soils and at its northern edges joins the vineyards of Asili and Muncagota. This was first bottled by Produttori as a single-vineyard wine in 1971. The 2015 is darker and richer than all here other than perhaps the Asili and Rio Sordo. It has an intense meaty, inky character framed by wood and with an overlay of vanilla. It combines power and density with elegant tannins and high acidity. 17,300 bottles and 1,300 magnums produced."
96 points, Decanter.com, James Button, Jan 2020
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"Rio Sordo" Barbaresco Riserva 2015
$94.95 per bottle, cases of 6
10 cases available
"Dark-skinned berry, camphor, rose and crushed stone aromas shape the nose along with a whiff of pipe tobacco. The aromas carry on to the structured, full-bodied palate along with juicy Marasca cherry and licorice. Firm, fine-grained tannins provide support. Drink 2022-2030."
96 points, Wine Enthusiast, Jan 2020
"At the southern end of the commune of Barbaresco lies Rio Sordo, known for producing powerful wines. First produced by Produttori in 1978, this is right on the mark, with a denseness and muscularity that makes it stand out in the lineup. It has an inky, meaty depth which seems to have absorbed the wood into it so that it's not so pronounced, overlaid with plenty of complex, savoury damp earth character. This is less pure and ripe in feel that the Pora, and although the acidity still has presence, it's softer, more gentle. This is a smooth, dense, intense wine that you will want to sink into. 10,000 bottles produced. 2022-2038."
94 points, Decanter.com, James Button, Jan 2020
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