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The Produttori confirmed the pricing and release of the 2015 Riservas today. It is yet another home-run vintage for this majestic and iconic (and we use the word carefully) producer. The Produttori del Barbaresco is held in high regard with much affection by all and the new release is always a cause for celebration. We urge you to buy a range of the 9 crus in moderation, or excess according to your resources!
A quick glance at the scores will bring reassurance, though those familiar with wines know they vary in character and style rather than existing in a pecking order.
Whatever happens, don't miss out, we expect these wines to move quickly.
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Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Asili 2015
$65 per bottle
94 points Vinous: "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."
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano 2015
$65 per bottle
94 points Vinous: "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."
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Ovello 2015
$65 per bottle
95 points Vinous: "The 2015 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello is dense, pack and rich. Succulent red cherry, spice, dried flowers, mint and chalky notes infuse the Ovello with striking nuance. In 2015 the Ovello is a bit softer than it usually is. That makes the wine easier to enjoy, especially young, but will be of slightly less interest to readers who seek the energy and tension that are such signatures of Ovello Barbarescos. All that said, the 2015 Ovello is a hugely appealing wine."
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Paje 2015
$65 per bottle
94 points Vinous: "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."
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Rabaja 2015
$65 per bottle
93+ points Vinous: "The 2015 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà is one of the most tannic and explosive of these wines, as it so often is. Even with the heat of the vintage, the tannic bite and energy of Rabajà come through loud and clear. In the early going, though, the Rabajà appears to be one of the wines in this range most adversely affected by its relatively recent bottling."
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Montefico 2015
$60 per bottle
93+ points Vinous: "The 2015 Barbaresco Riserva Montefico is powerful, intense and very much wound up. Then again, we are talking about Montefico. It's hard not to think the 2015 will be a more complete and engaging wine in time. Today, though, energy and tension dominate. Time in the glass brings out hints of sweet red cherry, mint, tobacco, wild herbs and crushed flowers, all with supporting beams of Montefico tannin. The 2015 is going to need at least a few years to be at its best. Even when that happens, though, the Montefico will be a wine of vintage more than site."
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Muncagota 2015
$60 per bottle
92 points Vinous: "The 2015 Barbaresco Riserva Muncagota is sensual and super-expressive. I won't be surprised if it turns out to be one of the overachievers in this range. Like the Rio Sordo, the Muncagota is one of the more laid-back, mid-weight wines in the lineup, but what impresses most is a real sense of harmony. Silky and open-knit in feel, with lovely aromatic top notes, the Muncagota is so inviting today."
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Pora 2015
$60 per bottle
93 points Vinous: "The 2015 Barbaresco Riserva Pora is round, plush and seductive. The warmth of the year comes through in the wine's soft curves and overall raciness. Sweet tobacco, cedar, mint, licorice and dried flowers add aromatic nuance to a racy Barbaresco that will drink well right out of the gate. This is such a pretty wine."
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo 2015
$60 per bottle
92 points Vinous: "The 2015 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo is one of the more refined, delicate wines in this range. The wine's small-ish scale and open-knit feel make it easy to drink with minimal cellaring. Even so, the 2015 has good energy and impeccable overall balance. Spice, leather, cedar, tobacco and menthol add lovely aromatic top notes. It will be interesting to see how the 2015 develops over time."
These wines are freshly released in Europe and will arrive here in the Spring.
2014s Offered In Stock Now
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Asili 2014
2 bottles available; $69 per bottle
95+ points Vinous
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano 2014
3 bottles available; $69 per bottle
95+ points Vinous
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Muncagota 2014
8 bottles available; $69 per bottle
94 points Vinous
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Ovello 2014
2 bottles available; $69 per bottle
95 points Vinous
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Paje 2014
1 bottle available; $69 per bottle
96 points Vinous
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Pora 2014
20 bottles available; $65 per bottle
94 points Vinous
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Rabaja 2014
1 bottle available; $69 per bottle
96 points Vinous
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2266 Central Street #3A
Richmond, CA 94801
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Requirements
- Some wines are only available in 6- or 12-bottle case units; please inquire
- Subject to final confirmation and remaining unsold
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