Barbaresco
Barbaresco, seen as the more elegant counterpart of Barolo, spreads over 763 ha under vines (a third of Barolo’s ha), and is divided into four communes.
The Nebbiolo grape is said to ripen earlier here because of the gentler altitude – up to 450 metres – and the proximity to the Tanaro river. The legal guidelines for ageing reflect this, requiring only 26 months minimum of ageing for Barbaresco compared to 38 months for Barolo. Along with altitude, soil variations are another reason for their flavour differences: Barolo and Barbaresco are both limestone-based soils, but Barbaresco's soil is comparatively younger. Stylistically, Barbaresco is often described as a more elegant version of Barolo but, like its neighbour, its wines can come in a diverse spectrum of styles and are never without energy and power.
Barbaresco
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Vinous (94)
The 2016 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo is a serious, somber wine. Black cherry, plum, lavender, spice and menthol show off the darker side of Nebbiolo to great effect. In most vintages, Rio Sordo is an easygoing wine, but not in 2016. Readers will find a potent, brooding yet mid-weight Barbaresco that screams with character. What a way to start this tasting!Inc. TAX€399.34 -
(6x75cl) 2017Vinous (93)
The 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo shows the natural intensity of the year, and yet retains a good bit of the aromatic lift that is so typical of Nebbiolo at its best. Silky, perfumed and poised, the Rio Sordo is impressive in this tasting. Spice and floral notes lift a core of red-toned fruit in this mid-weight yet packed Barbaresco from the Produttori. This has very fine potential.Inc. TAX€449.99 -
Wine Advocate (96)
After the demure expressions from Pora and Pajè comes this little thoroughbred. In our lineup of Produttori del Barbaresco wines, starting with the most delicate Riservas and ending with the most powerful, the pace and intensity of the tasting steps up with the 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo. This is a rich wine with dark fruit flavors that extend over a linear and tight approach. You notice the depth and complexity of the fruit and the fine chalky tannins.Inc. TAX€427.19 -
Wine Advocate (94)
The Produttori del Barbaresco 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo comes from an area that is further removed from the Tanaro River and has southwestern exposures. It shows a typical profile for Nebbiolo with rich fruit, a velvety mouthfeel and textural volume that is delivered with ample blackberry, blackcurrant and spice. The character of this wine is generous and rich. There is plenty of meat on these bones.Inc. TAX€380.14 -
(6x75cl) 2005Vinous (92)
Good full, medium red. Sexy, vibrant aromas of strawberry, flowers, truffle and minerals. Silky-sweet on entry, then energetic and strong in the middle, boasting lovely stuffing and superb definition. This rather powerful vintage of Asili really projects its fruit on the strong finish, which features serious tannic grip. The Produttori's Asili bottling has been my default purchase here since the late '70s.Inc. TAX€693.34 -
Vinous (97)
Absolutely stunning in every way, the 2013 Barbaresco Riserva Asili is also the most complete wine in the lineup at this stage. Floral, lifted and exquisitely beautiful, the 2013 speaks to regal elegance and finesse above all else. Silky tannins add to an impression of total sensuality. At this stage, there is almost no impression of tannin, as the wine is so impeccably balanced. The 2013 shuts down quickly in the glass, which may suggest it is headed for a long period of dormancy. Readers who can find the Asili should not miss it, as it is truly sublime.Inc. TAX€184.44 -
Vinous (95+)
The 2014 Barbaresco Riserva Asili is somber and dense in this vintage. Silky Asili tannins bring out the wine's voluptuousness and soft contours. Dark red cherry and plum fruit show some of the typical Asili sensuality, but the 2014 is a powerhouse that is going to need time to come around. In 2014, Asili is unusually – almost uncharacteristically – austere.Inc. TAX€1,014.37 -
Vinous (94)
The 2015 Barbaresco Riserva Asili shows a bit more aromatic lift and freshness than it did a few months ago, which is a very good sign for its future. Sweet spice and floral notes play off a core of sweet red Asili fruit. Medium in body, silky and inviting, the Asili is another highlight in this range. Like all of these wines, it shows the riper fruit and softer contours of a warm year.Inc. TAX€149.80 -
Vinous (97)
The 2016 Barbaresco Riserva Asili marries power and sensuality the way only Nebbiolo can. Soaring aromatics, beautifully pliant red-toned fruit and tons of pure depth emerge in a stunning Barbaresco that captivates all the senses. Silky, refined and exceptionally beautiful, the 2016 is quite simply one of the most complete Asilis I have tasted from the Produttori. It is an unforgettable wine.Inc. TAX€1,097.74 -
Vinous (95)
The 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Asili is a real stand out. It captures all the sensuality of the year while retaining the translucence and freshness of Nebbiolo. Rose petal, crushed red berry fruit, cinnamon and spice develop with a bit of coaxing. This is another gorgeous wine from the Produttori. Asili is widely regarded as one of the best vineyards in Barbaresco, maybe the best. This wine shows why.Inc. TAX€743.99 -
Kerin O'Keefe (100)
The drop-dead gorgeous Barbaresco 2019 Asili Riserva from the Produttori del Barbaresco stuns with its extreme finesse and heady scents of wild rose, red berry, camphor, leather and brown spice. Full-bodied and vibrant, the elegant, linear palate delivers red cherry, blood orange, star anise and ground clove alongside youthfully tight but extremely refined tannins. Bright acidity keeps it impeccably balanced and energized, lending great tension. It’s a superb expression of this celebrated site and the fantastic vintage. An absolute stunner.Inc. TAX€567.59 -
Inc. TAX€774.35 -
Inc. TAX€726.58
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Inc. TAX€841.99
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The collection case contains of one bottle each of:
1. 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Pora
2. 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Pajè
3. 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello
4. 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo
5. 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Asili
6. 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà
7. 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Muncagota
8. 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Montefico
9. 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano
Inc. TAX€571.78 -
Vinous (93)
The 2009 Barbaresco Bric Turot is rich, broad and expressive. Dark cherry, tobacco, underbrush, licorice, menthol and savory herbs notes all blossom in a large-scaled Barbaresco with tons of sheer appeal. The Nebbiolo tannins are present, but they are nearly buried by the depth of the fruit.Inc. TAX€362.14 -
(6x75cl) 2019Vinous (93)
The 2019 Barbaresco Bric Turot is the deepest and most potent of the three Barbarescos in the Prunotto range. Black cherry, graphite, spice, leather, menthol and smoke add to an impression of gravitas. The 2019 needs time to soften.Inc. TAX€388.54 -
(6x75cl) 2021Wine Advocate (93)
This wine sources its fruit exclusively from a five-hectare site with local Tortoniano soils that are rich in magnesium and manganese with a bluish hue. The Prunotto 2021 Barbaresco Bric Turot (with 26,000 bottles made) shows an expressive savory side that to my tastes translates as more roots than flowers. Dark fruit is followed by tilled earth, petrichor and toasted almond husk. This is a keeper, but for near and medium-term drinking, I would go with the village Barbaresco.Inc. TAX€328.54 -
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Vinous (92)
The 2012 Barbaresco Montestefano is an excellent choice for drinking now and over the medium term, as it is already quite expressive. Soft, silky tannins wrap around a core of dried flowers, red cherries, mint, spices, licorice and leather. The 2012 is a relatively approachable young Barbaresco from Rivella. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.Inc. TAX€322.62 -
Vinous (92)
The 2014 Barbaresco Montestefano is a dark, mysterious wine. Wild black cherry, lavender, cloves, menthol and leather add to the wine's somber personality. Readers should expect a potent, old-school Barbaresco built on structure. This is an especially raw, brooding wine for the year, and yet there is so much character.Inc. TAX€906.46 -
Vinous (95)
The 2015 Barbaresco Montestefano is a glorious wine that captures Rivella's style at its best. Deep, fresh and full of energy, the 2015 shows a refined side of this highly regarded Barbaresco site, with soft edges that give the wine tremendous raciness as well as immediacy. This is a positively stellar, captivating wine from Guido Rivella.Inc. TAX€565.19 -
Vinous (95)
The 2016 Barbaresco Montestefano is magical. Bright and translucent, the 2016 pulses with energy from the very first taste. This is about as classic as things get in Barbaresco today. Sweet rose petal, cinnamon, dried flowers, cedar and mint all give this ethereal, wonderfully nuanced Barbaresco ton of subtlety. A kick of bright Nebbiolo acids and tannins give energy and shape.Inc. TAX€631.99 -
Vinous (94)
The 2017 Barbaresco Montestefano is open-knit and radiant, which makes it a terrific choice for drinking now and over the next 15-20 years. Sweet tobacco, cedar, spice and leather are some of the many notes that grace the 2017, a wine that marries the natural intensity of the year with the super-classic style that is the house signature. Grippy but well balanced tannins round out the persistent finish.Inc. TAX€647.99 -
Vinous (91)
The 2018 Barbaresco Montestefano shows the lighter style of the year. Sweet perfumed and nuanced, the 2018 is an attractive, easygoing wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. Dried cherry, mint, cedar and tobacco. All of the house signatures are present, but in a decidedly smaller scaled style. In exchange, the 2018 will drink nicely right out of the gate. I would not push my luck on aging.Inc. TAX€584.63 -
Vinous (93+)
Just bottled about a month before my visit, the 2019 Barbaresco Montestefano immediately shows the pedigree of the year in its breadth and overall substance. Aromatically it is quite closed, but that is not at all surprising. Behind that, there is good depth and plenty of character. As always, the Barbaresco here has that gently oxidative character that is the house signature.Inc. TAX€584.63 -
Inc. TAX€569.99 -
Renowned for its impeccable character, the Rivetto Barbaresco Marcarini 2018 is a rich expression of the fine traditions of Rivetto winery. Nestled in the enviable region of Piedmont, Italy, this vino is fruit of Nebbiolo grapes, meticulously cultivated and hand-harvested with dedication. Its exceptional texture and taste are achieved through 24 months of maturation in large Slavonian oak barrels. Showcasing a bright carmine hue in the glass, this garnet-edged beauty delivers a tantalising bouquet of rose petals, ripe red cherries, and subtle hints of earthy truffle. Its compelling palate is layered with fine tannins, giving way to a lengthy finish with an alluring hint of spice. The exquisitely crafted Rivetto Barbaresco Marcarini 2018 stands as a testament to its producer's commitment to quality, transcending the remarkable heritage and values of Italian winemaking. This elegant wine echoes the best characteristics of Barbaresco, making it a treasured selection for fine wine connoisseurs.
Inc. TAX€362.14 -
An extraordinary spectacle of expert craftsmanship, the Rivetto Barbaresco Marcarini 2019 is a mesmerising blend, emanating from the renowned vineyards of Piemonte in Italy. Bottle by Rivetto - a distinguished winery situated in Serralunga d'Alba - this selection speaks volumes of the Rivetto's 100-year legacy in innovative oenology.
Accurately reflecting Piemonte's terrain, this wine showcases the sublime terroir of the Marcarini vineyard, poised elegantly between Neive and Treiso. Harvested by hand and aged for 30 months in oak barrels, followed by a further 10 months in the bottle, the 2019 vintage evokes bold expressions of Nebbiolo grapes. The resultant product is a harmonious medley: velvety palate, unerring balance, rich red fruit undertones enmeshed with undeniable notes of spicy undertones, culminating in exceptional ageing potential.
In essence, the Rivetto Barbaresco Marcarini 2019 is a sensory journey, retaining a steadfast allegiance to its Italian heritage while transcending global expectations for fine, distinguished wines.
Inc. TAX€402.94
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Vinous (94)
The 2016 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo is a serious, somber wine. Black cherry, plum, lavender, spice and menthol show off the darker side of Nebbiolo to great effect. In most vintages, Rio Sordo is an easygoing wine, but not in 2016. Readers will find a potent, brooding yet mid-weight Barbaresco that screams with character. What a way to start this tasting!In Bond€309.00 -
(6x75cl) 2017
Vinous (93)
The 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo shows the natural intensity of the year, and yet retains a good bit of the aromatic lift that is so typical of Nebbiolo at its best. Silky, perfumed and poised, the Rio Sordo is impressive in this tasting. Spice and floral notes lift a core of red-toned fruit in this mid-weight yet packed Barbaresco from the Produttori. This has very fine potential.In Bond€352.00 -
Wine Advocate (96)
After the demure expressions from Pora and Pajè comes this little thoroughbred. In our lineup of Produttori del Barbaresco wines, starting with the most delicate Riservas and ending with the most powerful, the pace and intensity of the tasting steps up with the 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo. This is a rich wine with dark fruit flavors that extend over a linear and tight approach. You notice the depth and complexity of the fruit and the fine chalky tannins.In Bond€333.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
The Produttori del Barbaresco 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo comes from an area that is further removed from the Tanaro River and has southwestern exposures. It shows a typical profile for Nebbiolo with rich fruit, a velvety mouthfeel and textural volume that is delivered with ample blackberry, blackcurrant and spice. The character of this wine is generous and rich. There is plenty of meat on these bones.In Bond€293.00 -
(6x75cl) 2005
Vinous (92)
Good full, medium red. Sexy, vibrant aromas of strawberry, flowers, truffle and minerals. Silky-sweet on entry, then energetic and strong in the middle, boasting lovely stuffing and superb definition. This rather powerful vintage of Asili really projects its fruit on the strong finish, which features serious tannic grip. The Produttori's Asili bottling has been my default purchase here since the late '70s.In Bond€554.00 -
Vinous (97)
Absolutely stunning in every way, the 2013 Barbaresco Riserva Asili is also the most complete wine in the lineup at this stage. Floral, lifted and exquisitely beautiful, the 2013 speaks to regal elegance and finesse above all else. Silky tannins add to an impression of total sensuality. At this stage, there is almost no impression of tannin, as the wine is so impeccably balanced. The 2013 shuts down quickly in the glass, which may suggest it is headed for a long period of dormancy. Readers who can find the Asili should not miss it, as it is truly sublime.In Bond€150.00 -
Vinous (95+)
The 2014 Barbaresco Riserva Asili is somber and dense in this vintage. Silky Asili tannins bring out the wine's voluptuousness and soft contours. Dark red cherry and plum fruit show some of the typical Asili sensuality, but the 2014 is a powerhouse that is going to need time to come around. In 2014, Asili is unusually – almost uncharacteristically – austere.In Bond€808.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2015 Barbaresco Riserva Asili shows a bit more aromatic lift and freshness than it did a few months ago, which is a very good sign for its future. Sweet spice and floral notes play off a core of sweet red Asili fruit. Medium in body, silky and inviting, the Asili is another highlight in this range. Like all of these wines, it shows the riper fruit and softer contours of a warm year.In Bond€121.00 -
Vinous (97)
The 2016 Barbaresco Riserva Asili marries power and sensuality the way only Nebbiolo can. Soaring aromatics, beautifully pliant red-toned fruit and tons of pure depth emerge in a stunning Barbaresco that captivates all the senses. Silky, refined and exceptionally beautiful, the 2016 is quite simply one of the most complete Asilis I have tasted from the Produttori. It is an unforgettable wine.In Bond€891.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Asili is a real stand out. It captures all the sensuality of the year while retaining the translucence and freshness of Nebbiolo. Rose petal, crushed red berry fruit, cinnamon and spice develop with a bit of coaxing. This is another gorgeous wine from the Produttori. Asili is widely regarded as one of the best vineyards in Barbaresco, maybe the best. This wine shows why.In Bond€597.00 -
Kerin O'Keefe (100)
The drop-dead gorgeous Barbaresco 2019 Asili Riserva from the Produttori del Barbaresco stuns with its extreme finesse and heady scents of wild rose, red berry, camphor, leather and brown spice. Full-bodied and vibrant, the elegant, linear palate delivers red cherry, blood orange, star anise and ground clove alongside youthfully tight but extremely refined tannins. Bright acidity keeps it impeccably balanced and energized, lending great tension. It’s a superb expression of this celebrated site and the fantastic vintage. An absolute stunner.In Bond€450.00 -
In Bond€612.00
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In Bond€571.00
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In Bond€666.00
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The collection case contains of one bottle each of:
1. 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Pora
2. 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Pajè
3. 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello
4. 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo
5. 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Asili
6. 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà
7. 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Muncagota
8. 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Montefico
9. 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano
In Bond€442.00 -
Vinous (93)
The 2009 Barbaresco Bric Turot is rich, broad and expressive. Dark cherry, tobacco, underbrush, licorice, menthol and savory herbs notes all blossom in a large-scaled Barbaresco with tons of sheer appeal. The Nebbiolo tannins are present, but they are nearly buried by the depth of the fruit.In Bond€278.00 -
(6x75cl) 2019
Vinous (93)
The 2019 Barbaresco Bric Turot is the deepest and most potent of the three Barbarescos in the Prunotto range. Black cherry, graphite, spice, leather, menthol and smoke add to an impression of gravitas. The 2019 needs time to soften.In Bond€300.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021
Wine Advocate (93)
This wine sources its fruit exclusively from a five-hectare site with local Tortoniano soils that are rich in magnesium and manganese with a bluish hue. The Prunotto 2021 Barbaresco Bric Turot (with 26,000 bottles made) shows an expressive savory side that to my tastes translates as more roots than flowers. Dark fruit is followed by tilled earth, petrichor and toasted almond husk. This is a keeper, but for near and medium-term drinking, I would go with the village Barbaresco.In Bond€250.00 -
In Bond€488.00
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In Bond€327.00
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Vinous (92)
The 2012 Barbaresco Montestefano is an excellent choice for drinking now and over the medium term, as it is already quite expressive. Soft, silky tannins wrap around a core of dried flowers, red cherries, mint, spices, licorice and leather. The 2012 is a relatively approachable young Barbaresco from Rivella. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.In Bond€253.00 -
Vinous (92)
The 2014 Barbaresco Montestefano is a dark, mysterious wine. Wild black cherry, lavender, cloves, menthol and leather add to the wine's somber personality. Readers should expect a potent, old-school Barbaresco built on structure. This is an especially raw, brooding wine for the year, and yet there is so much character.In Bond€711.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2015 Barbaresco Montestefano is a glorious wine that captures Rivella's style at its best. Deep, fresh and full of energy, the 2015 shows a refined side of this highly regarded Barbaresco site, with soft edges that give the wine tremendous raciness as well as immediacy. This is a positively stellar, captivating wine from Guido Rivella.In Bond€448.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2016 Barbaresco Montestefano is magical. Bright and translucent, the 2016 pulses with energy from the very first taste. This is about as classic as things get in Barbaresco today. Sweet rose petal, cinnamon, dried flowers, cedar and mint all give this ethereal, wonderfully nuanced Barbaresco ton of subtlety. A kick of bright Nebbiolo acids and tannins give energy and shape.In Bond€504.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2017 Barbaresco Montestefano is open-knit and radiant, which makes it a terrific choice for drinking now and over the next 15-20 years. Sweet tobacco, cedar, spice and leather are some of the many notes that grace the 2017, a wine that marries the natural intensity of the year with the super-classic style that is the house signature. Grippy but well balanced tannins round out the persistent finish.In Bond€517.00 -
Vinous (91)
The 2018 Barbaresco Montestefano shows the lighter style of the year. Sweet perfumed and nuanced, the 2018 is an attractive, easygoing wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. Dried cherry, mint, cedar and tobacco. All of the house signatures are present, but in a decidedly smaller scaled style. In exchange, the 2018 will drink nicely right out of the gate. I would not push my luck on aging.In Bond€465.00 -
Vinous (93+)
Just bottled about a month before my visit, the 2019 Barbaresco Montestefano immediately shows the pedigree of the year in its breadth and overall substance. Aromatically it is quite closed, but that is not at all surprising. Behind that, there is good depth and plenty of character. As always, the Barbaresco here has that gently oxidative character that is the house signature.In Bond€465.00 -
In Bond€452.00
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Renowned for its impeccable character, the Rivetto Barbaresco Marcarini 2018 is a rich expression of the fine traditions of Rivetto winery. Nestled in the enviable region of Piedmont, Italy, this vino is fruit of Nebbiolo grapes, meticulously cultivated and hand-harvested with dedication. Its exceptional texture and taste are achieved through 24 months of maturation in large Slavonian oak barrels. Showcasing a bright carmine hue in the glass, this garnet-edged beauty delivers a tantalising bouquet of rose petals, ripe red cherries, and subtle hints of earthy truffle. Its compelling palate is layered with fine tannins, giving way to a lengthy finish with an alluring hint of spice. The exquisitely crafted Rivetto Barbaresco Marcarini 2018 stands as a testament to its producer's commitment to quality, transcending the remarkable heritage and values of Italian winemaking. This elegant wine echoes the best characteristics of Barbaresco, making it a treasured selection for fine wine connoisseurs.
In Bond€278.00 -
An extraordinary spectacle of expert craftsmanship, the Rivetto Barbaresco Marcarini 2019 is a mesmerising blend, emanating from the renowned vineyards of Piemonte in Italy. Bottle by Rivetto - a distinguished winery situated in Serralunga d'Alba - this selection speaks volumes of the Rivetto's 100-year legacy in innovative oenology.
Accurately reflecting Piemonte's terrain, this wine showcases the sublime terroir of the Marcarini vineyard, poised elegantly between Neive and Treiso. Harvested by hand and aged for 30 months in oak barrels, followed by a further 10 months in the bottle, the 2019 vintage evokes bold expressions of Nebbiolo grapes. The resultant product is a harmonious medley: velvety palate, unerring balance, rich red fruit undertones enmeshed with undeniable notes of spicy undertones, culminating in exceptional ageing potential.
In essence, the Rivetto Barbaresco Marcarini 2019 is a sensory journey, retaining a steadfast allegiance to its Italian heritage while transcending global expectations for fine, distinguished wines.
In Bond€312.00
