2019 Produttori del Barbaresco "Montestefano" Barbaresco Riserva

“Compared to the 2020 vintage, the 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano is a whole other wine. This expression is rich, abundant and defined by an elegant mineral tone that gives it backbone and linearity. It boasts plenty of dark fruit at its core with a presentation that is firmly structured and tightly coiled. The wine's tannic structure is bold and powerful, requiring more bottle age. Drink Date: 2025 - 2052” – Monica Larner Review Date: January 2025

Cellar Selection: “Heady aromas that opens with black raspberries, cherry compote, and mixed sweet and savory spices. Subtle floral and herbal notes bolt in to add to the depth of the nose. Broad and rich across the palate with a generous dollop of mixed berry preserves with cracked pepper and dried herbs. The tannins are masterful with a refined nature that calls out the soul of Nebbiolo and shows how well this wine will age. Drink 2027 onward” – Jeff Porter Review Date: September 2024

“The 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano is perhaps the most complete of the 2019 Riservas at this stage. It offers fine depth, plenty of tannin and nascent emerging inner sweetness to tie it all together. A wine of stature and textural depth, the Montestefano is my early favorite in this lineup. Drink: 2028-2039” – Antonio Galloni Review Date: September 2023