2019 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà, Italy, Wine Review

Very impressive showing for such a young wine. Ordered off the menu at Belsit in La Morra. deep ruby in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose is great with cherries, plums, sage, leather and spice. Full bodied. Medium to firm tannins. Great balance. On the palate, this is deep if still tight. I opens in the glass to show complexity with flavors of cherries, black cherries, plums and a slight minty note on the finish. This will likely shut down a bit so if drinking soon, give it plenty of air. That said, it is not a wall of tannins and works well with food. A nice choice with Pasta with truffles. Hold for five years and drink for ten to twenty after that.

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2019

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$90.00USD

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

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.

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

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2014

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$70.00USD

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

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.

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.

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