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Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Montestefano Riserva 2020

Red Wine from Piedmont, Italy
by Produttori del Barbaresco
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Montestefano is one of Barbaresco’s most powerful crus, with clay-rich soils and full southern exposure. Produttori del Barbaresco farms 3.9 hectares here, producing one of its most structured Riservas.

The 2020 was fermented in concrete and aged for 30 months in large Slavonian oak casks. A classic, age-worthy Nebbiolo showing Montestefano’s depth, polish, and firm tannic spine.

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The Produttori is Barbaresco’s benchmark producer. A huge share of the village’s best farmers, representing virtually all of its best terroirs, bring their fruit to the co-op. It is hard to be admitted to the co-op. There is a waiting list; only a few make it.

Once you are in, the rules are strict. You don't get to hold back any wine for your own labels. This isn't a region where growers ship off their second best to the co-op and put their pride and joy in their own luxury bottles. You have to meet strict quality controls, of course. The Produttori is only devoted to quality-minded farmers with incredible terroir giving their all.

The winemaking is likewise next level. Aldo Vacca, the co-op’s general manager, is one of the wine world’s greatest artists. If you ever have the opportunity to meet and taste with him, take it; he is also one of the wine world’s great communicators.

Professional Reviews

Antonio Galloni

AG 97
"The 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano is one of the most elegant, polished wines in this range. Bright red-toned fruit, blood orange, spice, mint and cedar are beautifully lifted. The tannins are remarkably polished for a young, recently bottled Riserva. I admire its poise and elegance. This is an especially refined edition of the Montestefano. In 2020, the mix of vineyards is a bit younger than in the past, as one of the blocks of older vineyards was replanted and not used. If I could have only one of the Riservas in 2020, this would be it!" -Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

RP 93
"Normally, Produttori del Barbaresco President Aldo Vacca puts Montefico, Rabajà, Muncagota and Montestefano at the end of his flight of Riservas. But in this year's presentation, he put the 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano fourth to last instead of last. This wine is usually the darkest and the most austere in the series. However, the 2020 does not live up to its usual flavor profile. The aromas are quite ripe, even overripe, with prune and raisin. The tannins are soft, leading to a succulent and chewy mouthfeel. My recommendation is to give this wine a shorter drinking window." -Monica Larner

Wine Spectator

WS 96
"There is a darker expression of fruit in the 2020 Montestefano, black cherry, blackberry and touch of black currant, with a solid graphite underpinning. This is more serious, vertical and brooding for the range, despite its fluidity. Excellent balance and terrific length." -Bruce Sanderson

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Nebbiolo

  • Vintage

    2020

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Earthy

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied