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Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano 2015 (Magnum 1.5L)  - First Bottle

Reviews

97 Raffaele Vecchione, WinesCritic.com -
Wow, it enchants at first glance thanks to the mixed floral and fruity scents that are described with notes of hibiscus flowers, jasmine, currant, raspberry and wild strawberry. Tendentially dark in the fruit, it hides energy and "red" character while enriching with notes of licorice and melted caramel. Full body, fine and perfectly smooth tannins of a velvety nature and an enveloping and well-balanced finish. Masculine in extraction and power but persuasive and brilliantly beautiful in the medium-long finish. Best from 2022.
94 Vinous -
The 2015 Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano rounds out this series of wines from Produttori del Barbaresco. Ample and resonant on the palate, the Montestefano shows all the natural breadth that is so typical of this site. On the palate, the Montestefano is rich and explosive, with tremendous depth and fabulous overall balance. Dark cherry, plum, espresso, licorice and spice build into the dark, sumptuous finish.
94 Wine Enthusiast -
Balsamic aromas of camphor mingle with mature dark-skinned berry, leather, licorice and vanilla on this structured red. The full-bodied palate reflects the nose, delivering raspberry compote, star anise, crushed mint and hazelnut alongside firm, fine-grained tannins. Drink after 2023.
94 Decanter -
This small cooperative goes from strength to strength under the dynamic management of Aldo Vacca. Montestefano is one of the top sites in the commune of Barbaresco. The nose is still reserved, but there are rich red fruits lurking. Very concentrated on the palate, this is lush and approachable, although one senses there is much in reserve, with excellent ageing potential. It's taut and imposing, with a finish that's tangy and persistent.
94 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -
This is the last wine I tasted in this group of nine from Produttori del Barbaresco. The reason I placed the 2015 Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano last is because it is usually considered to be the most powerful and determined in the flight. However, when you really get down to it, this vintage is more tight, streamlined and ethereal than expected. It is saving the best for later, and indeed, the wine is poised to evolve and open fully many years from now. There is a note of shyness here or restraint.
94 Wine Spectator -
This is supple and expressive, featuring strawberry, cherry, floral and freshly cut hay flavors on an elegant frame, undergirded by a stiff backbone of tannins, with racy acidity and a finish that melds the ripe fruity component with the structure. Tar, tobacco and licorice accents linger. Best from 2023 through 2045.

Technical Details

  • BlendNebbiolo
  • CountryItaly
  • RegionPiedmont
  • AppellationBarbaresco
  • VineyardMontestefano
  • Aging/Cooperage36 months in large oak barrels and 9 months in bottle
  • Alcohol14.5%

Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano 2015 (Magnum 1.5L)

Nebbiolo  |  Italy
RV97, VN94, WE94, D94, WA94, WS94

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The Montestefano is a massive beast from the limestone-laden soils that provide the structure and finely pixelated tannins. A straight south-facing slope gives this a sunny disposition and almost Barolo-like concentration, power and flavor profile. Out of magnum, this monster will age for decades without a question, in a cool, dark cellar, this could live for 40 years.

About the Producer

The legendary Produttori del Barbaresco, founded in 1958 in Barbaresco, creates some of the finest values in the entire world of wine. As Robert Parker once put it, Produttori “...continues to set some of the highest standards of winemaking for any cooperative in the world.” With 51 members contributing their grapes, controlling 250 acres of world-class Nebbiolo from a variety of terroirs and exposures.