2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco
Community Tasting Note
Alexander Smith Likes this wine:
Sunday, April 26, 2020 - This is by far the best vintage of Produttori I have drank. When you look at the price compared to certain other labels which might be 4-5x the price, it makes you stop and think. Aromas of crushed red berries, dark cherries, crushed rose petals, fresh earth, wild herbs, and sweet spices. The palate was fresh and rich, with surprisingly finely grained tannins, the mid-palate was well defined along with good fruit quality and density. This definition did not drop towards the finish which I noted a little short for now, however, this will all come together and has a long future ahead of it. Compared to the 2015 this clearly is a step above, with better quality tannins, fruit and structure. So approachable now but wait. I am very excited about the 2016s and this is a real star of the vintage. Buying a case! 94+
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Comment posted by srh:
4/26/2020 3:40:00 PM - BRAVO for your effort in posting this VERY comprehensive TN! :)
Comment posted by winecadence:
4/27/2020 5:11:00 AM - Thank you for this post. I just received a few bottles, but after reading our review I feel like I need a few more. Cheers.
Comment posted by Alexander Smith:
4/27/2020 6:34:00 AM - Save some $$$ for the single vineyards which I feel will be off the charts!
Comment posted by srh:
4/27/2020 11:44:00 AM - "...the single vineyards which I feel will be off the charts!" FYI, I've seen at least 1 other comment here speculating PRECISELY the same. ;)