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Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Rio Sordo Riserva 2017

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Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Rio Sordo Riserva 2017 is a distinguished expression of the prestigious Barbaresco appellation, showcasing the elegance and complexity that have made this region renowned worldwide. Crafted from carefully selected grapes in a premium private cellar, this Riserva embodies the unique terroir of Rio Sordo, delivering a refined and balanced wine experience.

Entering its optimal drinking window, the 2017 vintage offers immediate pleasure while promising further development over the next 5 to 10 years, peaking beautifully from 2025 onwards. Unlike wines that require decades of aging, this Riserva presents a harmonious profile that is rich yet vibrant, avoiding any sense of overripeness or flabbiness. It strikes a perfect balance by combining structure and finesse, characteristic of Barbaresco’s Nebbiolo grapes.

On the palate, expect layers of dark cherry, wild berry, and subtle floral notes intertwined with hints of spice, earthy undertones, and refined tannins. The 2017 vintage benefits from favorable climatic conditions in Piedmont, ensuring ripe, healthy fruit and excellent phenolic maturity. These attributes contribute to the wine’s smooth texture and persistent finish.

This Riserva is an exemplary showcase of traditional Barbaresco craftsmanship, highlighting the region’s potential to produce wines that are both approachable in youth and capable of graceful evolution. Whether paired with classic Piedmontese cuisine or enjoyed on its own, the Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Rio Sordo Riserva 2017 stands out as a premier choice for lovers of elegant Italian red wines.

Variety
Nebbiolo
Country
Italy
Vintage
2017
Bottle Size
750ml (Bottle)
Closure
Cork
Cellaring
15 Plus Years
Organic Substance
Sustainable
Oak Type
Slavonian
Style
Red


Lot # 043
System ID # 416807

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The 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo (with 10,000 bottles released) has a mineral character and a sleek, firm approach that gives this wine its special identity. The wine is polished, almost glossy in texture with blackcurrant, plum and wild rose, and the tannins are gripping, although the Rio Sordo sports a lean to medium-rich density overall. Produttori del Barbaresco has been hitting it out of the ballpark these past years with a string of excellent vintages that resulted in the production of their entire line of Riservas. However, that good momentum comes to an end because the Riservas were not made in 2018. That vintage saw all the fruit blended into one non-MGA Barbaresco. And with the 2017 Riservas reviewed here, you might find these bottles hard to find. Production was 30% lower in this growing season because of a very careful fruit selection process. In fact, Aldo Vacca calls 2017 a "roller coaster vintage with frost, then hail, then a summer drought."
Delivers depth and velvety texture, which are a perfect foil for the saturated cherry and raspberry fruit flavors. Underlined by mineral and spice notes, this is harmonious and long, with a mineral aftertaste. Feels approachable now, but this has structure and will age beautifully. Best from 2025 through 2043.

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