Produttori del Barbaresco
Barbaresco Pora Riserva 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Barbaresco Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | 36 months in oak barrels and 8 months in bottle |
- Wine and grape variety: Barbaresco DOCG Riserva Pora, 100% Nebbiolo, still red
- Ageing: 36 months in oak barrels followed by 8 months in bottle, elegant character
- Aroma and taste: red fruit jam, balsamic notes, spices and a velvety structure
- Serving: serve at 18-20°C, decant for 1 hour to enhance the tannic texture
- Technical details: vintage 2021, 0.75 l, 14.5%; limited production of 20,000 bottles
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barbaresco Pora Riserva by Produttori del Barbaresco is a full-bodied red wine that enhances the characteristics of the Nebbiolo grape variety. It displays a deep ruby colour and reveals a profound aromatic profile, with hints of red fruit jam, balsamic notes and a delicate spiciness. On the palate, it offers a full and velvety body, supported by expressive fruit and a well-defined tannic structure that ensures a long finish. Its harmonious taste derives from careful ageing in barrels, which shapes the wine's elegance without overpowering the natural character of the grape.
Where it comes from
This expression of Barbaresco Riserva originates from the Pora vineyard, located in Piedmont. This cru benefits from the moderating influence of the Tanaro river, which gives the grapes a marked aromatic finesse. The vines grow between two hundred and four hundred metres above sea level, rooted in clay and limestone soils with sandy veins, essential elements for imparting structure and complexity. The continental climate, characterised by dry autumns and excellent southern exposure, ensures a consistent and precise ripening of the grapes.
How it is produced
The production process begins with a careful manual harvest to preserve the integrity of the bunches. In the winery, fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks, maintaining contact with the skins for twenty-four days through frequent pumping over, to achieve optimal extraction. After racking, the wine matures for thirty-six months in oak barrels, completing its evolution with a further period of rest in the bottle. This process defines the complex tannic structure and ensures the wine has remarkable ageing potential.
History and Curiosities
Originating from the prestigious cru of the same name, Barbaresco Pora Riserva embodies the authentic spirit of the Produttori del Barbaresco winery, a Piedmontese excellence founded in 1958. Made from hand-picked Nebbiolo grapes, this 2021 vintage matures through a slow 36-month ageing in oak barrels and 8 months in bottle, offering a sip with a full and velvety body. Awarded 95/100 by James Suckling and Vinous, it captivates with its intense aromas of red fruit jam and delicate balsamic notes. A prestigious production limited to just 20,000 bottles.
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
95/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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 Pora 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 Originating from the prestigious cru of the same name, Barbaresco Pora Riserva embodies the authentic spirit of the Produttori del Barbaresco winery, a Piedmontese excellence founded in 1958. Made from hand-picked Nebbiolo grapes, this 2021 vintage matures through a slow 36-month ageing in oak barrels and 8 months in bottle, offering a sip with a full and velvety body. Awarded 95/100 by James Suckling and Vinous, it captivates with its intense aromas of red fruit jam and delicate balsamic notes. A prestigious production limited to just 20,000 bottles. |
| Origin | Barbaresco (CN) |
| Climate | Continental, with hot summers and cold winters; dry September favourable to good harvests; best exposures to the south, south-west and south-east. |
| Soil composition | Clayey and calcareous soil with sandy veins |
| Harvest | First three weeks 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 pumping over; ageing for 36 months in 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 the tank until the following September, then begins maturation in wood for 1–2 years; this is followed by 36 months of ageing in oak barrels and 8 months in bottle. |
| Aging | 36 months in oak barrels and 8 months in bottle |
| Year production | 20000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |