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Produttori del Barbaresco

2020 Produttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco, Montestefano Riserva

Italy Nebbiolo Piedmont Barbaresco Montestefano 750ML

Wine Advocate

93

Vinous

97
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2020 Produttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco, Montestefano Riserva
Produttori del Barbaresco

2020 Produttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco, Montestefano Riserva

Italy Nebbiolo Piedmont Barbaresco Montestefano 750ML

Wine Advocate

93

Vinous

97
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Possessing some of the best value in the wine world, Produttori's full range of Barbarescos are known to be routinely outstanding, and never fall short of the hope for each bottle. Even the basic bottling takes juice from the very top crus in the region, all of which in their singular form stand out regularly from their most expensive neighbors.

Produttori del Barbaresco

An estate borne of struggle, the Produttori del Barbaresco is one of the world's greatest co-operatives, in terms of recognition and quality. Though the names of their famous vineyards that stamp the single-vineyard bottlings are known to well-heeled collectors, a majority of those famous vineyards are in fact owned by the 60-some-odd members of the Produttori. In years in which the fruit of one of the top crus is less than entirely perfect, it is de-classified into the flagship "Barbaresco" cuvee; otherwise, we may see up to nine different "Crus" on the famed labels.

Still today, the same traditional methods are employed in the cellars, with a submerged cap over the 18-21 day fermentations, and up to the Riserva-mandated three years in traditional botti. There's no glitz, no glam, and as most things do, we've come back around to enjoying the most traditional and true side of Nebbiolo, which is perhaps best exemplified in the Produttori's wines.

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Produttori del Barbaresco

Possessing some of the best value in the wine world, Produttori's full range of Barbarescos are known to be routinely outstanding, and never fall short of the hope for each bottle. Even the basic bottling takes juice from the very top crus in the region, all of which in their singular form stand out regularly from their most expensive neighbors.

An estate borne of struggle, the Produttori del Barbaresco is one of the world's greatest co-operatives, in terms of recognition and quality. Though the names of their famous vineyards that stamp the single-vineyard bottlings are known to well-heeled collectors, a majority of those famous vineyards are in fact owned by the 60-some-odd members of the Produttori. In years in which the fruit of one of the top crus is less than entirely perfect, it is de-classified into the flagship "Barbaresco" cuvee; otherwise, we may see up to nine different "Crus" on the famed labels.

Still today, the same traditional methods are employed in the cellars, with a submerged cap over the 18-21 day fermentations, and up to the Riserva-mandated three years in traditional botti. There's no glitz, no glam, and as most things do, we've come back around to enjoying the most traditional and true side of Nebbiolo, which is perhaps best exemplified in the Produttori's wines.

The Wine Advocate

Wine Advocate

93

Normally, Produttori del Barbaresco President Aldo Vacca puts Montefico, Rabajà, Muncagota and Montestefano at the end of his flight of Riservas. But in this year's presentation, he put the 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano fourth to last instead of last. This wine is usually the darkest and the most austere in the series. However, the 2020 does not live up to its usual flavor profile. The aromas are quite ripe, even overripe, with prune and raisin. The tannins are soft, leading to a succulent and chewy mouthfeel. My recommendation is to give this wine a shorter drinking window.

Vinous

Vinous

97

The 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano is one of the most elegant, polished wines in this range. Bright red-toned fruit, blood orange, spice, mint and cedar are beautifully lifted. The tannins are remarkably polished for a young, recently bottled Riserva. I admire its poise and elegance. This is an especially refined edition of the Montestefano. In 2020, the mix of vineyards is a bit younger than in the past, as one of the blocks of older vineyards was replanted and not used. If I could have only one of the Riservas in 2020, this would be it!

What the Critics are Saying

The Wine Advocate

Wine Advocate

93

Normally, Produttori del Barbaresco President Aldo Vacca puts Montefico, Rabajà, Muncagota and Montestefano at the end of his flight of Riservas. But in this year's presentation, he put the 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano fourth to last instead of last. This wine is usually the darkest and the most austere in the series. However, the 2020 does not live up to its usual flavor profile. The aromas are quite ripe, even overripe, with prune and raisin. The tannins are soft, leading to a succulent and chewy mouthfeel. My recommendation is to give this wine a shorter drinking window.

Vinous

Vinous

97

The 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano is one of the most elegant, polished wines in this range. Bright red-toned fruit, blood orange, spice, mint and cedar are beautifully lifted. The tannins are remarkably polished for a young, recently bottled Riserva. I admire its poise and elegance. This is an especially refined edition of the Montestefano. In 2020, the mix of vineyards is a bit younger than in the past, as one of the blocks of older vineyards was replanted and not used. If I could have only one of the Riservas in 2020, this would be it!