{"title":"Saturday 9\/12: 98pt Barolo \u0026 Barbaresco Legends — Produttori del Barbaresco \u0026 Einaudi","description":"\u003cp\u003eTen Piedmont wines poured Saturday, September 12 with Vias Imports' Nicodemo Gallucci: the three 2021 Produttori del Barbaresco Riserva crus — Montestefano (KO 98), Ovello (JD 98) and Pora — beside Poderi Luigi Einaudi's Barolo crus Cannubi, Bussia, Villero and Ludo, with the Barbaresco normale, Langhe Nebbiolo and Broglia Timorasso.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"produttori-del-barbaresco-riserva-pora-docg-2019-piedmont-italy-we-96-jd-95-js-93-vm-92","title":"Produttori del Barbaresco Riserva \"Pora\" DOCG 2021 (Piedmont, Italy) - [KO 96] [JD 95+] [IDWR 95+] [WA 95] [VM 95] [WS 95] [JS 95]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduttori del Barbaresco exclusively vinifies Nebbiolo grapes from the vineyards owned by the 50 member-growers in within the Barbaresco DOCG appellation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn any given vintage a Barbaresco and a Nebbiolo Langhe are produced. The former, first released in the 1958 vintage, is made by assembling grapes from different fully grown vineyards. This is the flagship wine of the winery, known all over the world for the solid quality and great value that it represents. The latter, first released in 1975, is made with a selection of grapes from younger vineyards in within the region. It is suited for earlier consumption and it is a great way to introduce one’s palate to the beauty of the Nebbiolo grape and the Barbaresco terroir.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn great vintages only, nine single vineyards are produced and released after four years under the Riserva (Reserve) program. These wines are produced from a selection of grapes sourced from nine historical premium sites within the Barbaresco village boundaries. Historical vineyards, known for centuries for producing high quality grapes and now worldwide famous also thanks to the Produttori del Barbaresco legacy. Their names are Asili, Montefico, Montestefano, Muncagota, Ovello, Pajè, Pora, Rabajà, Rio Sordo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst released in 1967, they are vinified and aged with exactly the same style in order to show their different personalities at their best and purest form. A tasting of the nine \"Produttori Crus\" is therefore an unique experience, just like a walk through the hills of Barbaresco can be!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrape variety: 100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMGA: Pora\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard size: 10.7 hectars (26.4 acres)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard exposure: south, south-west\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil: calcareous limestone with sandy veins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinification: fermentation at 30°c (85°f), 28 days of skin contact time, malolactic completed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgeing: in 25-50 hl oak barrels for at least 30 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: medium body vintage with intense mineral and spicy aromas, balanced ripe tannins and elegant finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard character: medium body, rich and broad fruit with earthy notes and early maturing tannins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLongevity: 20 years from the vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard owners: Dellaferrera, Manzone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood matches: fresh egg-pasta dishes, risotto, white and red meat, game, venaison\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Kerin O'Keefe:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Riserva is a stunning, generous wine, with great aromas and layers of delicious flavors including succulent raspberry, Morello cherry, star anise and blood orange. While it's already immensely enjoyable, it also has a long life ahead. Abv: 14.5%.\"  (Sep 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A reflective, saturated ruby red color, the 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Pora opens with ripe aromas of raspberry, black cherry cordial, toasted cedar, and forest earth. Medium-bodied, it saturates the palate with plush fruit and an approachable texture while maintaining good length. It feels like one of the more immediate wines of the range in this noble vintage, although the oak will need time to fully integrate on the nose. Roughly 20,000 bottles were produced. Drink 2026-2046.\" - Audrey Frick (Apr 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points - Ian D'Agata's Wine Review:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bright deep red. Offers aromas of blueberry, dark plum and red cherry, plus delicate hints of sage and delicate earthy nuances that with Pora will typically become more apparent with age. Then showcases very pretty juicy, suave and sweet red fruit plus lovely acid\/fruit\/tannin balance and silky if youthful tannins. Very long and lifted on the strongly mineral finish. Not unlike the 2016 Riserva Pora, but that was more marked by red fruit and greater vibrancy than this one, which is more about dark fruit. Three growers provide the fruit for this wine. Drinking Window: 2028-2038.\"(Dec 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"From a 10.5-hectare vineyard rooted in limestone-rich soils, the Produttori del Barbaresco 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Pora opens my annual tasting of the Riservas. I usually start with Pora because of its fine, silky personality and its more accessible fruit profile, which leans toward primary aromas of sweet cherry and raspberry. The 2021 vintage adds an extra layer of precision, delivering a wine of remarkable focus and definition, yet there is a moment of youthful fleshiness on the mid-palate. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in large oak botti, this wine captures the graceful side of Barbaresco while showcasing the exceptional balance of the vintage. Drinking Window: 2026-2048.\" - Monica Larner (Jul 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Pora is a fabulous introduction to the single-vineyard wines in this range. Pliant and resonant in the glass, the 2021 impresses with its solid core of fruit and exceptional balance. A wine of depth and structure, the Pora is compelling. Wild cherry fruit, spice, new leather and blood orange fill out the layers. This is an especially fine Pora. There is so much to look forward to. Drinking Window: 2027-2041.\" - Antonio Galloni (Oct 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Offering a mix of cherry, raspberry, strawberry, floral and mineral aromas and flavors, this red starts out round and open before dense, chalky tannins emerge. This almost feels approachable now yet should develop well over time. The lasting impression is of ripe fruit. Best from 2028 through 2047.\" - Bruce Sanderson (Mar 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Stunning depth on the nose of this complex red, showing dried violets and roses, intoxicating balsamic, strawberries, cherries and a distinctive leafy lightness with a whiff of mint. Elegant on the attack, with ripe, velvety and tightly knit tannins. Extracted and savory with refreshing acidity, showing stony minerality and licorice in the very persistent, multilayered finish. March 2026 release. It will last for decades. Drink or hold.\" - Aldo Fiordelli (Nov 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":46219167629471,"sku":"","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/poira.png?v=1788974858"},{"product_id":"luigi-einaudi-barolo-cannubi-docg-2020-piedmont-italy","title":"Luigi Einaudi Barolo \"Cannubi\" DOCG 2020 (Piedmont, Italy) - [WA 95] [VM 94] [WE 94] [WS 94] [JS 94] [JD 93]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first of the Einaudi estates (\u003cem\u003epoderi\u003c\/em\u003e) were purchased back in 1897 by 23-year-old Luigi Einaudi at San Giacomo, near Dogliani, in the heart of Dolcetto country. (Einaudi went on to become Italy's first President!) Granddaughter Paola Einaudi, her son Matteo Sardagna, and Giorgio Ruffo - together with vineyard director Zvonimir Jurkovic and winemaker Beppe Caviola - have proven a winning team, turning the oldest wine property in the Dogliani area into a cutting-edge classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, run by Matteo, the total surface area of the property, which is made up of over a dozen farmsteads, is almost 400 acres, over 100 of which are under vine, with additional new properties both owned and leased throughout the hills of Barolo. Podere Luigi Einaudi is grandfathered into the Barolo appellation even through the winery is physically located just outside those boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn in the Cannubi vineyard of the Einaudi estate in the Cannubi area of Barolo at 220 m., positioned South\/South-East. The land is composed of grey white Sant'Agata marne, rich in sand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged 24 months in French oak followed by 12 months in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcoholic content: 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal acidity: 5.91 g \/ l\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wine of great class that expresses the elegance of the territory, of a brilliant garnet red turning slightly amber with time, exuberant in its fragrance of fruit and spices, of great body, full and velvety with a long final taste of goudron and spices. The tannic characteristics guarantee a very long life in bottle in the best vintages. The annual production is of 12.000 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair well with roasts, braised meats, fillets, pasta with complex sauces and medium-aged cheeses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFermented in steel tanks under strict temperature control (30°C-32°C), post-fermentation maceration, racked after 22\/25 days, decanted, and by maintaining the right temperature malolactic process is induced. Several months of maturation in barrels on oak, thereafter a long period in bottle to complete the aging.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Poderi Luigi Einaudi 2020 Barolo Cannubi has a delicate and fine approach with redcurrant, fine fruit, blue flower, crushed stone and crushed curry leaf. There is a savory hint of dried tobacco leaf as well. The Cannubi is fine and finessed throughout, although you do get some of the character of the hot vintage with a tiny splash of extra concentration or thickness. Production is 12,673 bottles. (Drink 2026-2042)\" - Monica Larner (Apr 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\"The 2020 Barolo Cannubi is a young, promising wine. It shows terrific depth in the understated style of the year. Crushed flowers, cedar, tobacco, licorice and dried herbs fill out the layers effortlessly. Pliant and expressive, the Cannubi is super-classy, not to mention a pleasure to taste.\" Drink 2025-2035. - Antonio Galloni (Nov 2023)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\"Pure and velvety, this balanced red offers cherry, plum, iron, leather and earth flavors, with vibrant acidity keeping it all defined, followed by a long aftertaste of fruit and mineral. Best from 2026 through 2043.\" - Bruce Sanderson (Apr 2024)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points \u0026amp; Editors' Choice - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\"This wine is an intriguing blend of savory and sweet spices, reminiscent of a secret recipe passed down through generations. The aroma is enhanced by a captivating forest floor and truffle note, like the scent of a well-worn leather jacket, with essence of dried flowers pressed between its pages. On the palate, the Barolo is firm and taut, with a leaner profile that showcases its unwavering focus and precision. It's like a master archer, with each flavor hitting the bullseye with unwavering accuracy. This Barolo is both intellectually stimulating and deeply satisfying. Drink now through 2045.\" - Jeff Porter (Sep 2024)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\"This is racy and fresh with dried strawberries, dark cherries, cocoa and light spices adding a dusty, earthy note to it. Medium- to full-bodied, broad and structured with taut, polished tannins. Yet it’s agile and fleshy with ripe red fruit and subtle chocolate undertones at the end. Long finish. Try after 2027.\" (Jan 2024)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\"Taking a deeper shade of ruby red, the 2020 Barolo Cannubi is expressive on the nose, with ripe red cherries, a hint of cola spice, pressed roses, and fresh rosemary. Medium-bodied, it has very nice, even balance on the palate, with refined tannins and even acidity leading into a savory and earthy finish. It’s very nicely detailed and will do well over the next 12-15 years.\" (May 2024)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":46464610697375,"sku":"","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/Cannubi-304x640.png?v=1788922421"},{"product_id":"luigi-einaudi-barolo-bussia-docg-2015-piedmont-italy-we-94-rp-94-ws-93-js-93-copy","title":"Luigi Einaudi Barolo \"Bussia\" DOCG 2020 (Piedmont, Italy) - [VM 95] [WA 94] [WS 93] [WE 93] [JD 93] [JS 93]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first of the Einaudi estates (\u003cem\u003epoderi\u003c\/em\u003e) were purchased back in 1897 by 23-year-old Luigi Einaudi at San Giacomo, near Dogliani, in the heart of Dolcetto country. (Einaudi went on to become Italy's first President!) Granddaughter Paola Einaudi, her son Matteo Sardagna, and Giorgio Ruffo - together with vineyard director Zvonimir Jurkovic and winemaker Beppe Caviola - have proven a winning team, turning the oldest wine property in the Dogliani area into a cutting-edge classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, run by Matteo, the total surface area of the property, which is made up of over a dozen farmsteads, is almost 400 acres, over 100 of which are under vine, with additional new properties both owned and leased throughout the hills of Barolo. Podere Luigi Einaudi is grandfathered into the Barolo appellation even through the winery is physically located just outside those boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn from the vineyards of Bussia in Monforte d'Alba, recently purchased and directly managed by the Company to expand the Barolo crus range with specific characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe particular mineral component of the Bussia's terroir gives the wine a great structure, an intense color, clear and enveloping tannins and a long and consistent aftertaste. The scent of red fruits such as raspberry and pomegranate are well blended with spicy and balsamic notes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine with a long evolution in the bottle, up to 25-30 years and more in the best vintages. The annual production is 7.000 bottles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting notes: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntense color, clear and enveloping tannins and a long and consistent aftertaste. On the nose you can recognize the aromas of red fruits such as very ripe raspberries and pomegranates, well blended with spicy and balsamic notes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings: \u003c\/strong\u003ePair well with roasts, braised meats, fillets, pasta with complex sauces and medium-aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgeing: 24 months in French oak followed by 12 months in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol content 14.50% vol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcidity 5,5 g \/ l .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2020 Barolo Bussia is one of the most impressive wines in this\u003cbr\u003erange from Einaudi. Ample and explosive on the palate, with striking depth, the Bussia has a level of complexity that is not found in the other wines. Strong spice and balsamic inflections weave through a core of fruit in this resonant, wonderfully expressive Barolo. (Drink 2025-2038)\" - Antonio Galloni (Nov 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Showing ripe strawberry aromas with dark, tarry notes at the back, the Poderi Luigi Einaudi 2020 Barolo Bussia is a full-bodied Barolo with savory tobacco leaf, crushed rose, toasted spice and ferrous earthy sensations. The tannins are dry, and the wine show dark austerity. This is a more robust production of 10,706\u003cbr\u003ebottles.\" - Monica Larner (Apr 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There is considerable heft to this red, along with bright cherry and raspberry fruit. Reveals tar, iron and eucalyptus notes as this extends on the long aftertaste. Shows energy and balance; just needs time. Best from 2027 through 2043.\" - Bruce Sanderson (Apr 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Crushed red fruits, orange peel, and a captivating Aperol-like note mingle with floral hints. The palate is pretty, boasting ample fruits without being overwrought. Tasty,\u003cbr\u003emouthwatering, and well-centered, this wine offers good density and a lot of character without being in your face. Drink Now - 2045.\" - Jeff Porter (Sep 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A youthful bright brick red color, the 2020 Barolo Bussia is spicy and forward with notes of licorice, peppercorn, red cherries, burnt orange peel, and dried soil. Midweight and grippy, it has refreshing acidity, with good length and a bright, clean finish. Drink 2025-2037.\" (May 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Notes of red plums and cherries with hints of blue flowers, ground cloves and bark. Medium- to full-bodied with fine, velvety tannins rounding your palate. Dry and juicy with some austerity at the end. Chalky and mineral. Try after 2028.\" (Jan 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":46465286045855,"sku":"154120 (6pk)","price":124.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/txhcdvdnvyy2wdnbgma3.jpg?v=1788922859"},{"product_id":"luigi-einaudi-barolo-ludo-docg-2019-piedmont-italy","title":"Luigi Einaudi Barolo \"Ludo\" DOCG 2021 (Piedmont, Italy) - [JS 94] [WS 94] [JD 93] [WA 93] [DM 92] [WE 92] [VM 90]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first of the Einaudi estates (\u003cem\u003epoderi\u003c\/em\u003e) were purchased back in 1897 by 23-year-old Luigi Einaudi at San Giacomo, near Dogliani, in the heart of Dolcetto country. (Einaudi went on to become Italy's first President!) Granddaughter Paola Einaudi, her son Matteo Sardagna, and Giorgio Ruffo - together with vineyard director Zvonimir Jurkovic and winemaker Beppe Caviola - have proven a winning team, turning the oldest wine property in the Dogliani area into a cutting-edge classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, run by Matteo, the total surface area of the property, which is made up of over a dozen farmsteads, is almost 400 acres, over 100 of which are under vine, with additional new properties both owned and leased throughout the hills of Barolo. Podere Luigi Einaudi is grandfathered into the Barolo appellation even through the winery is physically located just outside those boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wine of great class that expresses the characteristics of the individual sub-zones from which the grapes that compose it come from, in particular the power of Bussia (in Monforte d’Alba) sweetened by the elegance of Cannubi (in Barolo) in a perfect balance guaranteed by Terlo (Village of Barolo). With the vintage 2017 we will add also the grapes of Monvigliero (In Verduno).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety composition: Nebbiolo 100%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgeing: 24 months in French oak followed by 12 months in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol content: 14.50% \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal acidity: 5.23 g\/l\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fresh and fragrant nose with cherries, dried cranberries, hints of rose hips, sandalwood, and dried orange. Juicy on the palate, medium-bodied with dusty tannins and a savory red fruit character and crisp acidity. Structured and chalky.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing: \u003c\/strong\u003eOur Baroli pair well with roasts, braised meats, fillets, pasta with complex sauces and medium-aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This exhibits violets and tar, as well as underbrush and a distant bitter-chocolate note. The palate is angular and incisive, well-constructed with a harmonious interplay between the focused acidity, fine grained tannins and delineated, fleshy fruit. Precise. Best ever from here. Better in 2028.\" (Jan 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A sleek, elegant red, silky in texture and linear in profile. Rose, macerated cherry, strawberry, mineral and spice flavors abound, while a line of energetic tannins shows up on the long finish. This wine's purity and structure show the potential of the vintage. Best from 2028 through 2047.\" - Bruce Sanderson (Apr 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"One of the overachievers of the vintage for a regional Barolo and a strong contender for top of the year lists, the 2021 Barolo Ludo pours a reflective brick red color and is attractive on the nose with notes of cinnamon sticks, fresh cherries, mossy earth, and anise. The palate offers a good balance of richness in the structure of its medium-bodied frame, with ripe tannins, lovely clarity of fruit, and refreshing ripe acidity. A gorgeous entry-level Barolo, it's stunning now and has the potential to age with ease over the next 12-15 years.\" - Audrey Frick (May 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Poderi Luigi Einaudi 2021 Barolo Ludo is light and delicate in appearance with a dark ruby shine. The bouquet has a lot going on with sweet cherry, cola, blue flower and spicy rosemary essence that comes through with more clarity the longer this wine stays in the glass. It offers young tannins that could surely benefit from more years of bottle age.\" - Monica Larner (Jan 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"From the Latin 'ludus' which means playful, Ludo assembles young vine plots in Bussia, Terlo, Monvigliero and Cannubi. Aged in a mix of large cask and tonneaux, it proposes a brambly nose that recalls cranberry bush, wild currants, rooibos and baking spice. Midweight and streamlined but still textured, this is built around succulent wild red fruit. Elegant tannins are light and crisp, matched by enjoyably tart, brisk acidity. The finish is long, with a subtle mushroom accent. Makes you thirsty for more.\" - Michaela Morris (Jan 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Think of this as Einaudi's greatest hits album. Young vineyards across Barolo come together to create something that just works. Fresh fruits and sweet spices play through a gorgeously textured palate, showing exactly why blending across sites can create such beautiful harmony. A wine that makes you smile while it teaches you something. A great entry point for those wanting to learn Barolo or a place that feels like home for the initiated.\" - Jeff Porter (Feb 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2021 Barolo Ludo is a very pretty entry-level offering designed for near-term drinking. Short time on the skins yielded a Barolo that emphasizes vibrant fruit, floral top notes and silky tannins. Sweet dried cherry, tobacco, cedar and crushed flowers linger. 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Medium-bodied, it is balanced and refreshing, with fine tannins and snappy notes of orange peel that carry through the finish. Drink 2026-2038.\" - Audrey Frick (Apr 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With no crus produced in 2024, the Produttori del Barbaresco co-operative kept the top plots for a single Barbaresco, and the best of the rest was selected for this Langhe Nebbiolo. While it is paler and lighter that recent vintages, it pleases with its purity of perfumes. Quintessential aromas of red rose are nestled into red berries. There are hints of chestnut and black tea on the palate, where the tannins are delicate and silky. Not the most depth but lacy and satisfyingly drinkable. 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It pours a jeweled ruby red color and reveals a seductive yet very pure nose of cherry cordial, crushed roses, sweet herbs, and peppery spice. Medium-bodied, it has supple ripeness in the fruit yet wonderful clarity in its tannins and acidity, giving the wine excellent definition and balance. Drink 2026-2050.\" – Audrey Frick (Apr 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Produttori del Barbaresco 2022 Barbaresco records a relatively high 15% alcohol content, yet the wine remains happily elegant and poised throughout. Small berry aromas of cassis and wild cherry are framed by expressive floral notes of lilac and earthy iris root, which feel especially vivid in this youthful Nebbiolo. The wine delivers immediate depth and finesse, balancing the natural richness of the warm vintage with the precision and freshness that define the cooperative's style. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in large oak botti, this release shows impressive harmony and varietal purity across its substantial production of 320,000 bottles.\" - Monica Larner (Jul 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Kerin O'Keefe:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The straight 2022 Barbaresco from Produttori del Barbaresco is fragrant and refined, with aromas of blue flower, red berry, citrus and a balsamic whiff of eucalyptus. Surprisingly fresh and juicy for the hot, extremely dry vintage, it boasts flavors of tart red cherry, orange zest and star anise alongside taut, refined tannins that leave some grip on the finish. Abv: 14.5%.\" (Sep 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Bright and overtly fruity, this is full of intoxicating violets, cinnamon, blood oranges and black cherries, expressing mint and balsamic depth. Full-bodied with a soft, smooth attack, dusty yet velvety tannins and brilliant acidity. The chocolaty finish shows licorice and a mouth-coating texture. Delicious and balanced. Drink or hold.\" (Nov 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Violet, rose and dried herb scents over black cherry, raspberry and a touch of tar. Medium-bodied yet firm on the palate, its succulent red fruits are framed by fine tannins and fresh acidity. The clean and persistent finish shows floral, red-fruit and mineral nuances.\" - Lauren Mowery (Apr 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Vinous Media:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"The 2022 Barbaresco is a pretty rich, heady wine. Dark cherry\/plum fruit, cloves, licorice and mocha build as the 2022 shows off its considerable depth. This is one of the few 2022s that is quite resonant texturally. 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Granddaughter Paola Einaudi, her son Matteo Sardagna, and Giorgio Ruffo - together with vineyard director Zvonimir Jurkovic and winemaker Beppe Caviola - have proven a winning team, turning the oldest wine property in the Dogliani area into a cutting-edge classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, run by Matteo, the total surface area of the property, which is made up of over a dozen farmsteads, is almost 400 acres, over 100 of which are under vine, with additional new properties both owned and leased throughout the hills of Barolo. Podere Luigi Einaudi is grandfathered into the Barolo appellation even through the winery is physically located just outside those boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade from \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe vineyard of Villero in Castiglione Falletto, 100% Nebbiolo. \u003c\/span\u003eThe particular mineral component of the terroir of Villero give the wine a good balance, a fine color and a long finish with a consistent aftertaste. The aroma is rich with scents of red fruits such as raspberry and pomegranate, very ripe, with floral notes. A wine that can be appreciated for a long time, until of 25-30 years for the best vintages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcoholic content: 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal acidity: 6.32 g\/l\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Youthful ruby red, the 2020 Barolo Villero is more lifted, spiced, and bright on the nose, with notes of menthol, pomegranate, blood orange zest, and clove spice. Medium-bodied, it's spritely and well-balanced, with snappy lift and fine dusty tannins. It's more citrus-toned on the palate, with good length that tapers away slowly, and it has more nervous energy. Of the wines in this vintage, this is going to be one with some aging potential and worth holding onto a couple years before cracking into it. Drink 2025-2035.\" - Audrey Frick (May 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This has a savory, red-fruited character with sour cherries, blood oranges, dark licorice, peach stones and crushed herbs. Medium- to full-bodied, firm and structured with taut but refined tannins that form a silky and polished mid-palate. Long and even. Try after 2028.\" (Jan 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points \u0026amp; Cellar Selection - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Buckle up for this Barolo from the Villero cru! The nose is a spice bazaar, with cherries weaving through a labyrinth of cinnamon and clove. On the palate, it's a harmonious dance of savory and earthy notes, all wrapped up in a silky blanket of elegant tannins. The lifted finish will make you feel like you're soaring above the hills of Barolo! Drink 2025-2045.\" - Jeff Porter (Sep 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Poderi Luigi Einaudi 2020 Barolo Villero shows signs of the hot growing season with ripe aromas of blackcurrant, dried tobacco leaf, rusty nail and bouillon cube in silver foil. The wine shows nice complexity, and the tannins are young but ripe from a phenolic perspective. There is sweet fruit, but ultimately, the Villero requires more bottle age. Only 3,300 bottles were made.\" - Monica Larner (Apr 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A juicy red, bursting with fresh cherry, strawberry and rose flavors. Picks up iron, tobacco and underbrush notes that add complexity, all while persisting on the finish. Shows fine balance and structure. Best from 2026 through 2045.\" - Bruce Sanderson (Apr 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93+ Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Just bottled, the 2020 Barolo Villero presents gorgeous spice, leather and savory notes. Fruit lies more in the background, as is often the case with wines from this cru. The 2020 shows good depth and plenty of persistence, both of which should help it develop nicely over the coming years. This has real grip, especially on the finish. Drinking Window: 2025-2035.\" - Antonio Galloni (Jan 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BREAKTHRU","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":53921894924653,"sku":null,"price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/Villero-304x640.png?v=1788921834"}],"url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/collections\/saturday-9-12-98pt-barolo-barbaresco-legends-produttori-del-barbaresco-einaudi.oembed","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}