Produttori del Barbaresco
Barbaresco Pajè 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 large oak barrels and 8 months in bottle |
- Name: Barbaresco DOCG Riserva Pajè 2021, still red wine from Piedmont
- Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo, hand-picked in small perforated crates
- Vinification: 24-day maceration on the skins and fermentation in steel at 30°C
- Ageing: 36 months in large oak barrels followed by 8 months in bottle
- Tasting notes: Hints of cherry, leather and dried rose; serve at 18–20°C after 1 hour of decanting
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Pajè Riserva is a still red wine made exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes. Produced in the renowned Barbaresco area, it flawlessly combines structure and precision. On the palate, it stands out for its balanced acidity and rich, chalky tannins, which give depth and character to the tasting experience. Its austere nature is accompanied by an elegant and persistent style, ideal for supporting a long ageing process over time.
Where it comes from
This red originates in the municipality of Barbaresco, at the heart of a Piedmontese region with an extraordinary winemaking vocation. The grapes ripen in the Pajè subzone, valued for its limestone soils enriched with sandy veins. This particular geological formation shapes a wine with a pronounced structural component and a long-lasting flavour progression. The expression bears the hallmark of Produttori del Barbaresco, a cooperative that brings together the work and dedication of over fifty winegrowing families.
How it is produced
After meticulous hand harvesting, the grapes ferment in stainless steel containers at a controlled temperature. The prolonged maceration of 24 days includes frequent pump-overs, an essential technique for extracting phenolic compounds and shaping the body of the wine. This is followed by 36 months of ageing in large oak barrels, with an additional period of rest before release. The glass, with its cherry-red hue, opens up to a precise bouquet, with clear notes of cherry stone, leather, wilted rose and hints of soy sauce.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1958, the iconic cooperative Produttori del Barbaresco brings together over fifty families dedicated to cultivating prestigious vineyards in Piedmont. From a meticulous manual harvest comes the renowned Riserva Pajè 2021, a Barbaresco DOCG masterfully aged for 36 months in large oak barrels and a further 8 months in bottle. This expression of pure excellence, awarded 98/100 by James Suckling, embodies the true vocation of the region in every glass, offering connoisseurs a wine experience of unforgettable charm.
Awards
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2021
98/100
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
Perlage
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 Paje 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 iconic cooperative Produttori del Barbaresco brings together over fifty families dedicated to cultivating prestigious vineyards in Piedmont. From a meticulous manual harvest comes the renowned Riserva Pajè 2021, a Barbaresco DOCG masterfully aged for 36 months in large oak barrels and a further 8 months in bottle. This expression of pure excellence, awarded 98/100 by James Suckling, embodies the true vocation of the region in every glass, offering connoisseurs a wine experience of unforgettable charm. |
| Origin | Barbaresco (CN) |
| Soil composition | Clay-calcareous 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 pumping over; maceration on the skins; 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, then begins maturation in wood for 1–2 years. |
| Aging | 36 months in large oak barrels and 8 months in bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |