Produttori del Barbaresco
Barbaresco Rio Sordo 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. |
- Name and grape: Barbaresco DOCG Riserva 2021, 100% Nebbiolo
- Sensory profile: garnet red colour, notes of plum, tobacco, spices and liquorice
- On the palate: lively acidity, structured tannins, elegant and deep sip
- Ageing: 36 months in large oak barrels followed by 8 months in bottle
- Serving and pairings: decant for 1 hour, serve at 16-18°C, ideal with red meats, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Barbaresco Rio Sordo Riserva by Produttori del Barbaresco is a still red wine that expresses the authenticity of Nebbiolo. It displays a garnet red colour and an aromatic profile characterised by notes of plum, tobacco, spices and liquorice. On the palate, it stands out for its lively acidity and structured tannins, offering an elegant sip predisposed to a long evolution over time.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Piedmont, in the renowned Rio Sordo vineyard located in the municipality of Barbaresco. The vine roots delve into clay-limestone soils with sandy veins, a geological composition that promotes extreme finesse and a pronounced flavour profile. Its belonging to this famous Piedmontese denomination guarantees a faithful expression of the territory and a marked vocation for reds of great character.
How it is produced
After a manual harvest, the must ferments in steel at a controlled temperature. The process involves a period on the skins with frequent pump-overs for optimal phenolic extraction. Maturation takes place for thirty-six months in large oak barrels, followed by a final rest to stabilise the aromas and perfectly integrate the complex structure.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1958, the Produttori del Barbaresco winery produces the Barbaresco Rio Sordo Riserva DOCG 2021, an excellent Piedmontese red made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. The meticulous manual harvest and the careful 36-month ageing in oak give the wine excellent acidity and a highly respectable tannic structure. Awarded 96 points by Vinous, this oenological gem faithfully expresses the soul of the region, guaranteeing extraordinary ageing potential to offer connoisseurs an unforgettable tasting experience.
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.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °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 Rio Sordo 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 winery produces the Barbaresco Rio Sordo Riserva DOCG 2021, an excellent Piedmontese red made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. The meticulous manual harvest and the careful 36-month ageing in oak give the wine excellent acidity and a highly respectable tannic structure. Awarded 96 points by Vinous, this oenological gem faithfully expresses the soul of the region, guaranteeing extraordinary ageing potential to offer connoisseurs an unforgettable tasting experience. |
| Origin | Barbaresco (CN), Piedmont, Italy |
| Soil composition | Argilloso-calcareo con venature sabbiose |
| Harvest | From late September to late 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 pumping over; ageing for 36 months in large oak barrels and 8 months in bottle |
| 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 tank until the following September, then begins maturation in wood for 1–2 years. |
| Aging | Aged for 36 months in large oak barrels and 8 months in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |