{"product_id":"produttori-del-barbaresco-riserva-montestefano-docg-2019-piedmont-italy-we-96-js-94-vm-95","title":"Produttori del Barbaresco Riserva \"Montestefano\" DOCG 2021 (Piedmont, Italy) - [KO 98] [JD 97+] [VM 97] [JS 96] [WS 96]","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\u003eVariety: 100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard: Montestefano\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard size: 3.9 hectares (9.6 acres)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard exposure: south \/ south-east\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil: calcareous limestone\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: full bodied, dark and ripe fruit, thick on the palate, powerful finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLongevity: 20 years from the vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard owners: Gonella, Maffei, Marcarino, Rivella, Rocca, Vacca\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood matches: fresh egg-pasta dishes, risotto, white and red meat, game, venaison\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - Kerin O'Keefe:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Produttori del Barbaresco 2021 Montestefano possesses heady aromas of iris, violet, red berry and spice. Firm and full-bodied, the palate boasts great energy and intensity that lifts ripe Morello cherry, orange peel, cranberry and licorice. It's well balanced, with bright acidity.\" -Kerin O'Keefe (Sep 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano pours a medium red color and remains somewhat shy at this early stage with notes of black raspberries and dusty earth. Medium-bodied, it has more structure to the tannins and a coiled feel, with refreshing notes of orange citrus and mandarin that suit its firmer frame. Historically, this site was sometimes described as the “Barolo of Barbaresco” for its structure.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Vinous:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano is a dense, hulking wine. Powerful and dense to the core, the Montestefano is a big, broad-shouldered wine that is going to need a few years to be at its most expressive. Dark-toned fruit, new leather, spice, menthol are all amplified in this potent Barbaresco.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Youthful on the nose, showing bright, lively aromas of red and dark fruits, leafy lightness, wild strawberries and black cherries with a whiff of blood oranges and earthy, chocolaty depth. The gorgeous full-bodied palate, structured and extracted, has firm, velvety tannins and tense acidity, leading to a balanced, endless, licorice finish. March 2026 release. Drink or hold.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Black currant, blackberry, violet, tobacco and sweet spices highlight this suave, fruity red. Opulent for the vintage and solidly built, with a long, resonant finish that echoes the fruit and adds iron and mineral notes. Excellent length.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":46218581803167,"sku":"","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/ProduttoriMontestefano_356904a3-6fe3-4f2e-8247-996ff4ed49b8.png?v=1762040827","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/produttori-del-barbaresco-riserva-montestefano-docg-2019-piedmont-italy-we-96-js-94-vm-95","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}