{"product_id":"produttori-del-barbaresco-barbaresco-riserva-montestefano-2016","title":"Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonica Larner, Robert Parker, June 2021 - 98P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is usually the last wine in this series of nine, representing the most powerful and concentrated side of the Nebbiolo spectrum as interpreted by Produttori del Barbaresco. The 2016 Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano (with 12,516 bottles released) is rich and darkly saturated, with a plush and opulent bouquet that is redolent of red berry, dried raspberry and candied orange peel. This is a blend of fruit from vineyards owned by the Gonella, Maffei, Marcarino, Rivella, Rocca and Vacca families. You feel the density of the wine on the palate, thanks to firm tannins and lots of extra fruit weight and texture. Despite that extra muscle (and the usual 15% alcohol content), Montestefano also shows a soft and especially enriched personality.. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous, October 2020 - 98P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano is another profound wine in this lineup. There is virtually no perception of tannin, as the fruit is so rich and so voluptuous. Dark cherry\/plum fruit, spice, menthol, licorice and a whole range of balsamic inflections grow as the Montestefano shows off its class. This profound Barbaresco will thrill readers for years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduttori del Barbaresco stands as one of the most distinguished wine cooperatives in Italy's Barbaresco region. The winery's history dates back to 1894 when Domizio Cavazza established the first cooperative, Cantine Sociali, bringing together nine vineyard owners to make wine in his castle. This initial venture was forced to close in the 1920s due to fascist economic policies.\u003cspan class=\"mt-md block\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIn 1958, the local parish priest revived the cooperative spirit by gathering nineteen small growers to found what would become today's Produttori del Barbaresco. The first three vintages were produced in the church basement before moving to their current location across the town square.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eProduction and Vineyards\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, the cooperative has grown to include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e53 members\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120 hectares of Nebbiolo vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately one-sixth of all Barbaresco appellation vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnual production exceeding 500,000 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWines and Philosophy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winery focuses exclusively on Nebbiolo grapes and produces:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Langhe Nebbiolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic Barbaresco blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNine prestigious single-vineyard wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe single-vineyard wines come from renowned sites including Asili, Rabajà, Pora, Montestefano, Ovello, Pajè, Montefico, Muncagota, and Rio Sordo. Following their strict quality standards, these single-vineyard wines are either all produced or none at all in any given vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eQuality and Recognition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduttori del Barbaresco has earned a reputation for producing exceptional wines that offer outstanding value. Their traditional winemaking methods include 18-21 day primary fermentation and aging in large oak casks for up to three years. The cooperative maintains high-quality standards while keeping prices accessible, making it one of Europe's most respected wine producers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Produttori del Barbaresco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50516066402570,"sku":"HSS796","price":825.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/ProduttoriMontestefano.png?v=1735484922","url":"https:\/\/carlwandel.shop\/products\/produttori-del-barbaresco-barbaresco-riserva-montestefano-2016","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}