Produttori del Barbaresco
Barbaresco Ovello Riserva 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Barbaresco Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged for 36 months in large oak barrels and 8 months in bottle. |
- Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo, Barbaresco DOCG Riserva from the Ovello vineyard
- Vinification: Maceration in steel at 30°C for 24 days with frequent pump-overs
- Ageing: 36 months maturation in large oak casks followed by 8 months in bottle
- Tasting profile: Rose, ripe cherry, liquorice and tobacco with a persistent finish
- Serving: Decant for one hour at 18-20°C; excellent with game, red meats and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barbaresco Ovello Riserva by Produttori del Barbaresco is a still red wine made from Nebbiolo grapes, a true expression of this renowned Piedmontese area. The bouquet opens with notes of rose, ripe cherry, liquorice and tobacco, enriched by hints of undergrowth and autumn leaves. On the palate, it reveals a full and structured character, supported by vibrant acidity and mature yet firm tannins that ensure excellent balance. Ideal paired with fresh egg pasta, risottos, red meats, game and aged cheeses, it expresses its persistence best after about an hour of decanting, served at a temperature between 18 and 20 degrees Celsius.
Where it comes from
This red is born in Piedmont, in the municipality of Barbaresco, coming exclusively from the renowned Ovello vineyard. The roots of the Nebbiolo vine delve into clay-limestone soil with sandy veins, a geological composition that gives the wine a clear profile and an extremely precise tannic structure. The approach of Produttori del Barbaresco values sustainable viticulture, carried out by families historically dedicated to this grape variety. The origin from a single plot ensures a marked expressive consistency, able to combine deep material richness with persistent harmony in every sip.
How it is produced
After the manual autumn harvest, the must ferments in stainless steel tanks for 24 days in contact with the skins, with frequent pump-overs to extract colour and substance. Once racking is complete, the wine matures for 36 months in large oak barrels, a fundamental step to soften the youthful structure and encourage aromatic complexity. A further period of ageing completes the production cycle before release to the market. This rigorous method guarantees extraordinary longevity, delivering a full-bodied red capable of evolving beautifully over time.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1958, the Produttori del Barbaresco cooperative brings together over fifty families dedicated to sustainable viticulture. The Barbaresco Ovello Riserva 2021, a masterful expression of Nebbiolo grapes, originates from a renowned single vineyard with clay-limestone soils. Thanks to meticulous ageing for 36 months in oak barrels, this award-winning Piedmontese wine offers perfect balance and remarkable ageing potential. In the glass, it reveals a captivating acidity and pronounced yet mature tannins, ideal for accompanying structured dishes.
Awards
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2021
95/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2021
96/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2021
96/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1958
- Oenologist: Fabio Accomasso, Gianni Testa
- Bottles produced: 500.000
- Hectares: 120
Day after day, generation after generation, over fifty families tend the precious Nebbiolo vineyards to produce the finest grapes. The fruit of their labour is delivered to the Winery they founded in 1958 where, with care and respect, it is transformed into Barbaresco wine. Read more
| Name | Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Ovello Riserva 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barbaresco DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Produttori del Barbaresco |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1958, the Produttori del Barbaresco cooperative brings together over fifty families dedicated to sustainable viticulture. The Barbaresco Ovello Riserva 2021, a masterful expression of Nebbiolo grapes, originates from a renowned single vineyard with clay-limestone soils. Thanks to meticulous ageing for 36 months in oak barrels, this award-winning Piedmontese wine offers perfect balance and remarkable ageing potential. In the glass, it reveals a captivating acidity and pronounced yet mature tannins, ideal for accompanying structured dishes. |
| Origin | Barbaresco (CN) |
| Soil composition | Clay-calcareous soil with sandy veins |
| Harvest | From the end of September to the end of October |
| Fermentation temperature | 30 °C |
| Fermentation | 24 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel at 30°C for 24 days on the skins with frequent pump-overs; ageing in large oak barrels |
| Wine making | The must is fermented in stainless steel at 30°C for 24 days on the skins, with frequent pump-overs. After racking, the wine remains in the tank until the following September, when it begins ageing in wood for 1–2 years. |
| Aging | Aged for 36 months in large oak barrels and 8 months in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |