Comments on: Produttori del Barbaresco – Top 100

By: tom hyland

tom hyland — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:19:55 +0000

Alfonso:

Thanks for your notes. I hadn’t tried both wines, so your thoughts are helpful.

I did try three of the 2005 cru Barbarescos from Produttori at VinItaly and they are gorgeous wines (no surprise!) with sleek tannins and beautiful balancing acidity. The Ovello is a gorgeous wine!

By: Alfonso Cevola

Alfonso Cevola — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:25:48 +0000

I just had both wines and they are different. Aldo told me the 05 vintage was difficult for the Barolo producers and the Barbaresco folks had easier conditions. The wine is solid and delicious. He was also excited about the 08 vintage as witnessed by the youthful and powerful Nebbiolo. I’d probably buy the 05 Barbaresco if the price was similar.

By: Gary "Iron" Chevsky

Gary "Iron" Chevsky — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:13:40 +0000

Tom, what do you think about their Nebbiolo 2008 vs Barbaresco normale 2005? (They can be had for almost the same price)

By: tom hyland

tom hyland — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:41:04 +0000

Jeremy:

Thanks so much for your great comment. This is a nice compliment coming from you.

The Produttori Barbarescos really unite wine drinkers, don’t they?

By: Do Bianchi

Do Bianchi — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:12:29 +0000

Tom, wow, what a great profile of what has to be my all-time favorite winery in the world. I only recently had my first opportunity to taste all the crus side-by-side and found it to be an entirely exhilarating experience. I love what you have to say about how, no matter what style of Barbaresco you like, Produttori del Barbaresco is THE reference point.

Another awesome post in this series… good stuff man!