Produttori del Barbaresco
Barbaresco Muncagota 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 oak barrels and 6 months in bottle. |
- Name and grape: Barbaresco DOCG Riserva, 100% Nebbiolo, 2021 harvest
- Vinification process: 28 days in steel at 30°C with skins, malolactic fermentation completed
- Ageing: 36 months in large oak barrels, followed by 6 months in bottle
- Sensory profile: garnet red colour; notes of red fruit, flowers, spices and developed aromas
- Ratings and production: 96 points James Suckling, 95 points Vinous; production of 13,333 bottles
Description
What kind of wine it is
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Muncagota Riserva is a red wine from Piedmont that enhances the essence of Nebbiolo grapes. Characterised by an elegant garnet red colour, it reveals a complex bouquet with aromas of red fruit, delicate floral notes and deep spicy and tertiary accents. On the palate, it presents itself as a wine with a pronounced structure, rich in extracts and enveloping, capable of maintaining a refined technical balance. This innate sensory elegance makes it particularly long-lived and suited to ageing, expressing its aromatic identity at its best as the years go by.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the prestigious Barbaresco area, in the province of Cuneo, a prime territory for Piedmontese viticulture. The vineyards are rooted in clay-limestone soil with sandy veins, an ideal combination to give depth and expressive clarity to the grapes. The agricultural work is coordinated by the Produttori del Barbaresco, an organisation that since 1958 has brought together over fifty families dedicated to caring for their plots. The careful management of the vineyards allows for a glass with a strong identity, capable of translating the pedoclimatic nuances of the area into a pure and authentic experience.
How it is produced
After a rigorous manual harvest, the must ferments in steel tanks at a controlled temperature for about 28 days, completing malolactic fermentation. Ageing continues for 36 months in oak barrels, before concluding with a necessary rest in the bottle. To enjoy it at its best, it is recommended to decant for one hour, ideal for allowing the fine tertiary aromas to fully emerge. Served at a temperature between 18 and 20°C, it pairs masterfully with roast meats, rich game dishes, structured first courses and selections of mature cheeses, offering a perfect gustatory balance.
History and Curiosities
The Barbaresco Muncagota Riserva 2021 embodies the excellence of the Produttori del Barbaresco, a renowned Piedmontese winery founded in 1958 and supported by the passion of over fifty families. Born from fine Nebbiolo grapes hand-picked in a clay-limestone terroir, this extraordinary red stands out for its exclusive limited edition of only 13,333 bottles. Awarded 96 points by James Suckling and 95 by Vinous, it expresses its utmost elegance with a one-hour decanting.
Awards
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2021
96/100
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 Muncagota 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 The Barbaresco Muncagota Riserva 2021 embodies the excellence of the Produttori del Barbaresco, a renowned Piedmontese winery founded in 1958 and supported by the passion of over fifty families. Born from fine Nebbiolo grapes hand-picked in a clay-limestone terroir, this extraordinary red stands out for its exclusive limited edition of only 13,333 bottles. Awarded 96 points by James Suckling and 95 by Vinous, it expresses its utmost elegance with a one-hour decanting. |
| Origin | Barbaresco (CN) |
| Soil composition | Clay-limestone with sandy veins |
| Harvest | From the end of September to the end of October |
| Fermentation temperature | 30 °C |
| Fermentation | 28 days |
| Production technique | Must fermented in steel at 30 °C for 28 days on the skins; malolactic fermentation completed; aged 36 months in oak barrels and 6 months in bottle |
| Wine making | The must is fermented in stainless steel at 30°C for 28 days on the skins; malolactic fermentation completed. Aged for 36 months in oak barrels and 6 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged for 36 months in oak barrels and 6 months in bottle. |
| Year production | 13333 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |