2019 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Ovello Riserva

Nebbiolo - 750ML
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REVIEWS

KO 96 JD 95 WE 95 WA 94 VN 94 WS 94 JS 93
KO 96

kerinokeefe.com, January 2024

The 2019 Ovello Riserva is succulent and enveloping, offering scents of dark-skinned berry, forest floor, violet and new leather. Full-bodied with impressive structure and fruit, it boasts ripe raspberry, black cherry and...
JD 95

jebdunnuck.com, May 2024

The 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello displays a similar youthful red color but is riper and more seductive in its floral perfume of violets, black raspberries, tea leaf, and sweet herbs. It is broader and rounder on the...
WE 95

Wine Enthusiast, September 2024

A perfect mixed garden, with aromas of turned soil, blackberries ready to be picked, herbs fragrantly filling the air and warmed raspberries sitting in their basked weave their way into and out of the glass. Savory...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, January 2025

The Produttori del Barbaresco 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello is a tighter wine with more elegant mineral definition compared to the 2020 vintage that I tasted at the same time. However, this wine is not as accessible and...
VN 94

Vinous, October 2023

The 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello is powerful, savory and intensely linear, in classico Ovello style, and yet it appears to have enough fruit behind its imposing tannins to develop well over the coming years. In this...
WS 94

Wine Spectator, October 2024

Round and supple, this red features cherry, raspberry, rose, iron and menthol flavors. Though well-structured, this finishes with a flourish of red fruit and energy. All the elements are there, so give this a few years to...
JS 93

jamessuckling.com, May 2024

Leafy lightness with a meaty character and earthy cherry and pomegranate notes. Firm tannins and crisp acidity on the classic, extracted palate, with massive structure, a medium body and a juicy finish. Drink or hold.

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Nebbiolo
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Sub-region Barbaresco
Appellation Barbaresco
Sub-appellation Ovello
Vintage 2019
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

The 2019 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Ovello Riserva is a red wine made from Nebbiolo grapes, originating from the Ovello sub-appellation in the Barbaresco region of Piedmont, Italy. This wine has garnered impressive reviews from notable wine critics, highlighting its complex character and potential for aging.

Kerin O'Keefe awarded this wine a stellar 96 points, describing it as "succulent and enveloping," with aromas of dark-skinned berries, forest floor, violet, and new leather. She noted the wine's full-bodied nature, with flavors of ripe raspberry, black cherry, and licorice, supported by firm, close-grained tannins. O'Keefe also praised its fresh acidity, which keeps the wine well balanced, and suggested that it will be at its best between 2029 and 2044 (kerinokeefe.com).

Antonio Galloni from Vinous gave the wine a commendable 94 points, emphasizing its powerful, savory, and intensely linear profile, characteristic of the Ovello style. He observed that the wine appears "pretty closed post bottling," but recognized its inherent balance and promising qualities. Galloni also mentioned clean saline notes that extend the finish, indicating potential for further development over the coming years (Vinous).

Jeb Dunnuck's reviewer, Audrey Frick, scored the 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello at 95 points, noting its youthful red color and riper, more seductive floral perfume of violets, black raspberries, tea leaf, and sweet herbs. Frick described the wine as broader and rounder on the palate, with ripe tannins and a touch of warmth on the finish. She believes it will drink well over the next 15-20 years (jebdunnuck.com).

In summary, the 2019 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Ovello Riserva is a robust and structured wine with a promising future. Its complex bouquet and balanced acidity make it a standout choice for those looking to cellar a high-quality Nebbiolo from a respected producer.