November 18, 2024
Italy's best price to quality ratio wine?
If there is one Barbaresco producer to buy, then this is it…
“Here we have the cooperative of Barbaresco and one known as producing some of the best-priced quality wines in all of Langhe.” - Decanter, Aldo Fiordelli
“As always, the wine paints an exciting and authentic portrait of Nebbiolo, albeit with a little more richness and texture in this vintage.” - Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
The Barbaresco wine region, nestled in Italy’s Piedmont, is often called the “Queen” of Nebbiolo, a title that reflects its graceful, elegant style, while Barolo holds the title of “King” for its powerful, structured expression of the grape. Set in the Langhe hills, Barbaresco benefits from a unique terroir of calcareous soils and a temperate climate, creating wines with refined tannins and vibrant acidity. Known for their longevity and aromatic depth, Barbarescos are characterised by flavors of red fruit, rose, and earthy notes.
Produttori del Barbaresco, a historic cooperative winery in the heart of Barbaresco, Piedmont, traces its roots to 1894 when it was founded by Domizio Cavazza, headmaster of the Royal Enological School of Alba, as a collective of nine growers. Re-established in 1958, it now unites over 51 small growers dedicated to crafting exceptional Nebbiolo wines that reflect the region’s unique terroir. Under the management of Aldo Vacca, former assistant to Angelo Gaja, Produttori del Barbaresco is celebrated for its traditional winemaking, producing both classic Barbaresco and distinguished single-vineyard bottlings. The wines are noted for their elegance, complexity, and longevity, establishing the cooperative as a benchmark for Nebbiolo and a symbol of Piedmontese excellence.
The 2020 vintage received an impressive 95 points from the Wine Advocate, matching the highly esteemed 2016 and marking it as one of the finest renditions of this wine. In a world when a Barolo of good quality costs above the €50 mark, the Produttori del Barbaresco coming in at just €27.50 IB is one of the real bargains of the fine wine world.
The wines of Produttori del Barbaresco usually don’t hang around too long, so be sure to secure your bottles while you can.
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco 2020
95 Points | Wine Advocate, Monica Larner
The 2020 Barbaresco boasts an ample set of aromas with wild cherry, blue flower, sweet spice and crushed limestone. As always, the wine paints an exciting and authentic portrait of Nebbiolo, albeit with a little more richness and texture in this vintage. This is especially true in terms of the palate, where the wine offers mid-weight intensity with melting tannins. This ambitious release of 300,000 bottles is slated to hit the market in fall 2023.
94 Points | Decanter, Aldo Fiordelli
Still vinous, with youthful strawberry notes, rosebud, violet, liquorice and a whiff of cinnamon. Savoury and floral on the palate which is dominated by firm, crisp, long acidity and velvety ripe tannins of an amazing quality; perhaps just a bit stern on the aftertaste. Amazing Barbaresco. Here we have the cooperative of Barbaresco and one known as producing some of the best-priced quality wines in all of Langhe. This will not be released before October 2023.