2019 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Rabaja

Nebbiolo - 750ML
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REVIEWS

WE 98 KO 97 JS 96 WA 96 WS 95 VN 94
WE 98

Wine Enthusiast, September 2024

This wine is a vintage car. Elegant and sleek, a design that fits the modern world, thought its a classic. A power that lurks underneath the hood that when let lose, cannot be bottled again. This is a wine of beauty...
KO 97

kerinokeefe.com, January 2024

Balsamic aromas of camphor mingle with pressed rose, wild berry, new leather and dark spice. Showing intensity and structure, the full-bodied, delicious palate boasts a weightless concentration, delivering fleshy...
JS 96

jamessuckling.com, May 2024

Vivid medium ruby color. The wine is finely tuned, with sweet violets, leafy lightness and red currants. Medium-bodied on the palate with violet notes, velvety tannins, refreshing acidity and a long, crisp finish. There...
WA 96

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, January 2025

In this vintage, the Rabajà was served third from last in a flight of nine owing to its depth and robust mouthfeel. The Produttori del Barbaresco 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà is saturated and dark with a tight core of...
WS 95

Wine Spectator, October 2024

This red exhibits a mix of cherry, strawberry, orange peel, camphor, iron and tobacco flavors. Though backed by burly tannins, this remains linear and long, with the fruit returning in the end. Shows terrific balance and...
VN 94

Vinous, October 2023

The 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà is redolent of dark fruit, crushed rocks, graphite, sage, menthol and lavender all race across the palate, supported by bracing, young Rabajà tannins that make themselves felt. This...

WINE DETAILS

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

The 2019 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Rabaja Riserva is a Nebbiolo wine from the renowned Barbaresco region in Piedmont, Italy. Produced by Produttori del Barbaresco, this wine is characterized by its deep red color and robust profile, reflecting the distinctive qualities of the Rabaja sub-appellation.

Vinous reviewer Antonio Galloni awarded the 2019 Rabaja Riserva a score of 94, noting its powerful presence and complex flavor profile. Galloni describes the wine as "redolent of dark fruit, crushed rocks, graphite, sage, menthol, and lavender," all of which are supported by "bracing, young Rabajà tannins." He emphasizes the wine's mid-weight structure, which he refers to as a "powerhouse" that "packs quite a punch."

Kerin O’Keefe, in her review on kerinokeefe.com, gave this wine a stellar score of 97, highlighting its aromatic depth and balanced palate. O’Keefe points out the "balsamic aromas of camphor" that mix with "pressed rose, wild berry, new leather, and dark spice." She praises the wine's intensity and structure, noting its "weightless concentration" and "fleshy raspberry, blood orange, almond liqueur, and licorice" flavors. The wine's "tightly woven, velvety tannins" and "fresh acidity" contribute to its overall balance. She advises that the wine will be best enjoyed between 2028 and 2039.

James Suckling scored the 2019 Rabaja Riserva at 96, commending its vivid medium ruby color and finely tuned profile. Suckling describes the wine as having "sweet violets, leafy lightness, and red currants," and notes that it is medium-bodied with "velvety tannins, refreshing acidity, and a long, crisp finish." He acknowledges the wine's sternness but also its personality and suggests that it will need time to evolve.

Overall, the 2019 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Rabaja Riserva is a well-regarded wine with high scores from multiple reviewers. It is noted for its complex aromas, balanced structure, and potential for aging, making it a notable choice for Nebbiolo enthusiasts and collectors alike.