{"product_id":"produttori-del-barbaresco-riserva-rabaja-docg-2021-piedmont-italy-wa-98-jd-98-ws-98-vm-97-dm-97-js-97","title":"Produttori del Barbaresco Riserva \"Rabaja\" DOCG 2021 (Piedmont, Italy) - [WA 98] [JD 98] [WS 98] [VM 97+] [DM 97] [JS 97]","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: Rabajà\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard size: 3.7 hectares (9.14 acres)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard exposure: 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: complex and elegant, silky tannins and intense dark fruit on the finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLongevity: 20 years from the vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyards owners: Antona, Arossa, Bianco, Casetta, Lembo, Lignana, Manzone, Vacca, Vezza\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood matches: fresh egg-pasta dishes, risotto, white and red meat, game, venaiso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Based on growing intensity, the Produttori del Barbaresco 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà was tasted last in this series. It is beautifully defined by a distinctive mineral note of crushed chalk and flinty stone. There is plenty of elegant fruit with wild berry, sour cherry and blue flower aromas, but everything is framed by that precise dusty-mineral signature that gives the wine its strong sense of identity. The balance between fruit and minerality is especially compelling, with neither element overwhelming the other. Sourced from 3.7 hectares of vines on calcareous clay soils, Rabajà shows fine-grained tannins, exceptional length and a level of focus that places it among the standout wines of this remarkable vintage. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in large oak botti, production totals 19,000 bottles and 1,800 magnums.\" – Monica Larner (Jul 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà pours a jeweled red color and reveals layered aromatics of licorice candies, fresh cherry, redcurrant, violet, and crystalline mineral tones. Medium-bodied, it has excellent balance, with savory tobacco accents, refined red fruit, and beautifully shaped tannins. I love the structure here as well as the overall harmony of the wine. Roughly 19,431 bottles and 1,951 magnums were produced. Drink 2027-2050.\" – Audrey Frick (Apr 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"There’s a core of cherry, raspberry, rose, earth and eucalyptus in this powerful yet reserved Barbaresco. Flashes of orange peel and amaro emerge as the vivid acidity kicks in. The tannins are accordingly dense, and this shuts down on the finish today. Nevertheless, there’s a majesty to this red and the sense of a thoroughbred waiting to emerge. Best from 2030 through 2050. 1,900 cases made, 900 cases imported.\" – Bruce Sanderson (Mar 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97+ Points - Vinous Media: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà is dark, powerful and explosive. That's the good news. Readers will have to be patient with this brooding, sepia-toned Barbaresco. Dark fruit, graphite, new leather, licorice, scorched earth and gravel add to an impression of muscular gravitas. The 2021 needs a bit of time in the glass to start opening, but when it does, it's magnificent.\" – Antonio Galloni (Oct 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Decanter Magazine: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"From the warm, southwest-exposed vineyards along one of Barbaresco’s most revered ridges, the 2021 echoes the complexity of soil and nuances of terrain with the resolute backbone this site is notorious for. With coaxing, it becomes rather evocatively scented. Sweet herbs and juniper emerge, followed by orange and baking spice, yet the austere palate still needs to catch up. All is simmering at the intense red berry core, while well-toned, muscular tannins provide plenty to chew on. These are stony and finessed but will require time. Mouthwatering and long on the finish.\" – Michaela Morris (Feb 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - James Suckling: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Youthful and pure, a bit austere at the moment, showing earthy minerality, dark chocolate, restrained black cherries and red currants with Earl Grey tea aromas. Full-bodied and vibrant, this has elegant, velvety tannins, refreshing acidity and stunning savoriness with almost meaty depth. The multilayered, juicy finish is full of fruit, flowers and licorice. Not easy, yet outstanding. March 2026 release. Drink or hold.\" (Nov 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53940390035821,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/ProduttoriRabaja_9e2dcce9-6077-402f-a1f3-6637115d5047.png?v=1696435678","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/produttori-del-barbaresco-riserva-rabaja-docg-2021-piedmont-italy-wa-98-jd-98-ws-98-vm-97-dm-97-js-97","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}