2011 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Muncagota Riserva

Nebbiolo - 750ML
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REVIEWS

WS 95 JS 92 WA 92 W&S 92 WE 92 VN 90
WS 95

Wine Spectator, September 2016

This is all about finesse, elegance and silky texture. Cherry, eucalyptus, licorice and spice flavors permeate the vibrant frame. The balance suggests you could enjoy this now, but there is a firm underlying structure...
JS 92

jamessuckling.com, November 2016

Dense red with plum and light leather character as well as very chewy tannins. More angular in tannin structure than others. Full body. Needs two or three years to soften. Better in 2018.
WA 92

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2016

The 2011 Barbaresco Riserva Muncagota is reflective of the warm vintage. This is a solid and slightly rigid expression that shows hints of cherry marmalade, rum cake and prune. Those heavy aromas lift to reveal a wine...
W&S 92

Wine & Spirits, December 2016

Muncagota offers enticing aromas of fresh red berries, rose petals and mint, freshness that was preserved by the cool morning sun on the vineyard’s southeast facing slope. Its red cherry and strawberry flavors feel plush...
WE 92

Wine Enthusiast, October 2016

Aromas of violet, forest floor, ripe berry and a whiff of new leather emerge on this structured red. The ripe, full-bodied palate delivers mouthfuls of juicy black cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice, menthol and white...
VN 90

Vinous, December 2015

Soft, caressing and voluptuous, the 2011 Barbaresco Riserva Muncagota is the sweetest and most open of these 2011 Riservas. Hard candy, wild flowers, mint and sweet spices meld together in a sensual, inviting Barbaresco...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Nebbiolo
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Sub-region Barbaresco
Appellation Barbaresco
Sub-appellation Moccagatta
Vintage 2011
Size 750ML

The 2011 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Muncagota Riserva is a magnificent embodiment of Italian viticulture. Hailing from the renowned Piedmont region, specifically the sub-region of Barbaresco, this wine is a testament to the winemaking prowess of the Produttori del Barbaresco.

Crafted from the noble Nebbiolo grape, this red wine is as elegant as it is complex. The 2011 vintage was a good year for Nebbiolo, and this Riserva is a testament to that. The color is a characteristic red, but there's a hint of garnet that peeks through, hinting at the complexity within.

On the nose, this Barbaresco Muncagota Riserva presents a sophisticated array of scents. Expect to be captivated by notes of cherries, dried roses, and anise, harmoniously interweaving with undertones of earthy truffles and a hint of tobacco.

As for the palate, it is a symphony of flavors that dance with the richness of ripe red fruit, the earthiness of forest floor, and the spiciness of white pepper. Despite its complexity, this wine is remarkably balanced, with a strong tannic structure that ensures a long and satisfying finish.

This wine is a testament to the expertise of the Produttori del Barbaresco, an iconic producer that is known for crafting wines of exceptional quality. The 2011 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Muncagota Riserva is a wine that is not to be missed for any lover of Italian wines or any connoisseur seeking a wine with depth, sophistication, and a classic Nebbiolo character.