PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO BARBARESCO RISERVA MONTEFICO 750ML ITALY-PIEDMONT 2021
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Kerin O'Keefe: 99 Points
For the last few vintages, the Produttori del Barbaresco Montefico Riserva has been even more structured than the firm’s Montestefano, and the 2021 continues this trend. It’s also incredibly fragrant, delivering scents of camphor, new leather, blood orange, hazelnut and spice while the youthfully nervous palate delivers raspberry, black cherry, star anise, truffle and nutmeg alongside brooding tannins. This has the structure and tannic backbone of a Barolo.
The Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Montefico is a distinguished wine sourced from the renowned Piedmont region of Italy. This Barbaresco offers a complex flavor profile characterized by rich notes of dark cherry, plum, and earthiness, complemented by subtle tannins and a lingering finish. The unique microclimate and varied soils of the Montefico vineyard contribute to its well-structured body and aromatic bouquet.
This wine pairs excellently with robust dishes, including grilled meats, rich pasta with tomato sauce, and aged cheeses. Its acidity and depth also make it a fine match for truffle risotto and mushroom-based dishes, enhancing the overall dining experience.
Expert Reviews
"The 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Montefico is a tense, vibrant wine. Whereas in most vintages the Montefico can be a touch austere, the 2021 has plenty of energy, but also the textural depth to pull it all together. In that sense, the Montefico is a terrific example of the vintage here. Its concentration and persistence are the stuff dreams are made of. Hints of sage, graphite, chalk and mint explode on the back end."-Antonio Galloni
"A rich version, offering flavors of black cherry, blackberry, violet, iron and spices, with a line of dense tannins underneath. The fruit builds, yet overall this is reserved and less expressive than its peers despite a deep core of fruit. Shows balance and fine length, but give this time."-Bruce Sanderson