2014 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo, Italy, Piedmont, Wine Review

This is a big, albeit young, wine. Ruby/purple in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries, some black raspberries, some cherries, spice and slight tar. Full bodied. Nice texture. Moderate acidity. On the palate, mostly black cherry fruit but some other fruits in there as well. A bit of menthol on the finish. Firm tannins. This needs more cellaring, but is certainly enjoyable today. Perhaps wait another five to seven years and drink for ten to fifteen after that and the score should go up by at least a few points. A nice food match would be hearty pasta dishes featuring lamb and/or mushrooms.

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2014

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$70.00USD

2014 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Asili, Italy, Piedmont, Wine Review

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2014

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This seemed a bit reticent at this point in its life cycle. No doubt it will emerge soon but if opening soon, best go give this a long decant. Ruby/purple in appearance. Mostly clear and bright. The nose has cherries, black cherries, and spice. Medium bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate, cherries with some black cherries. Spice/oak with some forest floor notes. Good acidity. Moderate finish. Right now this drinks better with food than on its own. Mushroom Ragout would work well. Hold for three to five years and drink for ten to twelve after that.

2011 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà, Italy, Piedmont, Wine Review

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2011

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Fascinating to drink this side by side with the Ovello from the same warm vintage. This is more muscular and dense. Deep purple in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is tight but opens in the glass to show black cherries, cherries, slight mint and perhaps some balsamic. Full bodied. Firm tannins that are a bit drying. Plenty of depth and complexity but tightly layered. Much more open on the palate. Black cherries with spice but also a hint of stewed fruits. The later is not overwhelming but is more prominent in the finish. This wine has excellent parts but one wonders if it

2006 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco, Italy, Piedmont, Wine Review

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2006

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A-

One of the best Cooperatives making wine is the Produttori del Barbaresco. Always good, but a few times every decade they nail it and 2006 was one of those. Deep garnet in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose is great with cherries, tar and spice. Medium bodied with lighter tannins. On the palate, this is complex, with good acidity and delicious. Lots of cherry fruit and a nice earthiness. At age 15, it is mature but with time left. Drink over the next seven to ten years. This is nice on its own but will be better with food. Pasta with a mushroom cream sauce will be great.

2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco, Italy, Piedmont, Wine Review

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2016

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$40.00USD

From one of the best Co-Ops making wine anywhere in the world, this is their base level Barbaresco. And, as they seem to do a few times every decade, they nailed it in 2016. Ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose is great with cherries, spices, forest floor and slight mint. On the palate, this has a lovely lush texture.

2011 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Ovello, Italy, Tuscany, Wine Review

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2010

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This was interesting, a cooler vineyard site in a warmer vintage. The resulting wine was excellent. Ruby in color with some browning at the rim. The wine still retains a pretty nose with some floral notes to go with cherries, black cherries and a slight pine note. A nice medium to full bodied texture. Plenty of depth. Light tannins. On the palate, notes of black cherries, black currants, and some underlying tea leaves. Long finish. Good acidity. While this drinks nicely on its own, it works better with food. Braised short ribs would be a nice match.

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