Produttori del Barbaresco 2017 Barbaresco Riserva, Montestefano
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Produttori del Barbaresco 2017 Barbaresco Riserva, Montestefano
Extremely limited Riserva Barbaresco
Quick Taste
- 93+ Points
- "a potent, savory wine"
- "plenty of Montestefano breadth and resonance."
About Produttori del Barbaresco 2017 Barbaresco Riserva, Montestefano
Perhaps the world's most celebrated wine co-operative the Produttori Del Barbaresco, founded in 1956 is today considered one of the most consistent and top-quality producers in the region. Now some 56 growers contribute with a very wide array of vineyard holdings. This Riserva is sourced from the Montestefano vineyard, an 11-acre vineyard with south/south-east exposure and calcareous limestone soil. This 100% Nebbiolo aged 36 months in large oak barrels and 9 months in the bottle.
Vinous scored this 93+ saying "The 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano is a potent, savory wine. Today, the fruit is very much in the background. A brooding, backward Barbaresco, the Montestefano clearly needs time, it is a somber, imposing Barbaresco. Dark plum, earthiness, cloves, menthol and licorice infuse the finish with notable gravitas. There's plenty of Montestefano breadth and resonance."
Wine Spectator scored this 93 points saying "Dense and rich, if on the austere side now, courtesy of burly tannins, with black cherry, plum, tar and mineral serving as the main flavor themes. Reveals terrific energy and length, with a chalky feel on the finish. Best from 2027 through 2045."
Vinous scored this 93+ saying "The 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano is a potent, savory wine. Today, the fruit is very much in the background. A brooding, backward Barbaresco, the Montestefano clearly needs time, it is a somber, imposing Barbaresco. Dark plum, earthiness, cloves, menthol and licorice infuse the finish with notable gravitas. There's plenty of Montestefano breadth and resonance."
Wine Spectator scored this 93 points saying "Dense and rich, if on the austere side now, courtesy of burly tannins, with black cherry, plum, tar and mineral serving as the main flavor themes. Reveals terrific energy and length, with a chalky feel on the finish. Best from 2027 through 2045."
Wine Details
- Alcohol % 13.5%
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Wine Type Red
- Country Italy
- Region Piemonte
- Appellation Barbaresco
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