2011 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Ovello Riserva

Nebbiolo - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 93 WE 93 WS 93 WA 91
JS 93

jamessuckling.com, November 2016

Gorgeous aromas of plums, spices and leather. Cedar undertones. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a beautifully balanced finish. Better in 2018 but already gorgeous to taste.
WE 93

Wine Enthusiast, October 2016

Perfumed with violet, fragrant ripe berry, leather, dark spice and a balsamic note, this is a textbook Nebbiolo. The elegant palate offers Morello cherry, cranberry, white pepper and star anise while firm but ultrarefined...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, September 2016

A peppery, spicy style, this displays cherry, eucalyptus, tar and black pepper aromas and flavors. Firmly tannic, yet with a core of concentrated sweet fruit, tobacco and tea accents on the lingering finish. Best from...
WA 91

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2016

This vineyard site seems to have absorbed much of the summer heat. The 2011 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello is a round and ripe wine with dark fruit, black cherry and black current. The Ovello vineyard expression is normally...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Nebbiolo
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Sub-region Barbaresco
Appellation Barbaresco
Sub-appellation Ovello
Vintage 2011
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

The 2011 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Ovello Riserva is a stunning red wine that showcases the best of the Nebbiolo varietal. With a deep and alluring red color, this wine is visually captivating. The nose is filled with intoxicating aromas of plums, spices, and leather, with undertones of cedar adding complexity. These aromas entice the senses and invite you to take a sip.

On the palate, this wine is medium to full-bodied, with firm and silky tannins that provide a beautiful structure. The flavors of dark fruit, black cherry, and black currant dominate, accompanied by notes of tobacco and tea. The wine has a concentrated sweetness that is balanced by a peppery and spicy character, adding depth and complexity to every sip.

The 2011 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello is a departure from the usual expression of this vineyard site. In this vintage, it has absorbed much of the summer heat, resulting in a wine with more brawn and muscle than previous years. However, despite its power, the wine maintains a streamlined and delineated mouthfeel that is unexpected.

According to renowned wine critic Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, this wine scores an impressive 91 points. Monica Larner describes it as a round and ripe wine with a dark fruit profile. Wine Spectator also gives it a score of 93, praising its peppery and spicy style, concentrated sweet fruit, and firm tannins. James Suckling describes it as gorgeous, with plums, spices, and leather aromas, firm and silky tannins, and a beautifully balanced finish. Wine Enthusiast also gives it a score of 93, calling it a textbook Nebbiolo with elegant flavors of Morello cherry, cranberry, white pepper, and star anise.

Overall, the 2011 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Ovello Riserva is a remarkable wine that showcases the best of the Nebbiolo grape. With its complex aromas, structured palate, and high praise from critics, this wine is a true gem from the Piedmont region of Italy. It is already delicious to taste but also has the potential to age gracefully for several years or more.