Produttori del Barbaresco • Barbaresco, Italy
Produttori del Barbaresco’s Montestefano Riserva is a 100% Nebbiolo from the warm, south–southeast–facing Montestefano c…Produttori del Barbaresco’s Montestefano Riserva is a 100% Nebbiolo from the warm, south–southeast–facing Montestefano cru—a limestone, high-calcium site often called “the Barolo of Barbaresco” for its concentrated, meaty power and pronounc…Learn More »
$85
/750ml
2020 Retail Average
95
/100
2020 Pro Rating
Montestefano Riserva 2020 from Produttori del Barbaresco shows a poised, almost silky side to this usually stern cru, with vivid red and dark cherry fruit, hints of blackberry and warm spice, and a gentle lift of mint and cedar. The palate is surprisingly refined and approachable for a young Riserva, with polished tannins and a succulent, chewy finish that leans more on ripeness and charm than on raw power. This is a particularly elegant, fruit-forward expression of Montestefano that trades some of its customary austerity for immediate pleasure and finesse.
Tagliatelle al ragù, braised veal shank (ossobuco), aged Parmigiano Reggiano
Produttori del Barbaresco’s Montestefano Riserva is a 100% Nebbiolo from the warm, south–southeast–facing Montestefano cru—a limestone, high-calcium site often called “the Barolo of Barbaresco” for its concentrated, meaty power and pronounced tannic structure. Vinified with extended maceration and aged at least ~30 months in large oak casks, it delivers dense red and dark fruit, floral lift and savory mineral/iron notes with the grip and longevity built for long cellar ageing.