2001 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo
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Tasting notes
Good full medium red. Black cherry, plum, licorice, spices and herbs on the nose. Fat, supple and sweet; broad and pliant if not particularly complex. The note of licorice carries through in the mouth. Finishes with ripe tannins and very good length. But the Pora is brighter and more complex. This one should offer early drinkability and evolve quickly.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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As good as the 2003 Barbaresco is, the highlight among the estate's current and upcoming releases must surely be the 2001 Barbaresco Riservas. Bottled in July 2005, they should be available in early 2007. In brief, this is the most consistently outstanding set of Riservas I have ever tasted from the Produttori. Readers will have much fun debating the qualities of the various bottlings, but one thing is certain. Unlike other previous vintages all of these wines merit close attention in 2001. Managing Director Aldo Vacca, the co-operative members and the winery's staff deserve a hearty congratulation for this superb set of releases. The 2001 Barbaresco Riservas are all deeply colored wines with plenty of structure to reward cellaring. The Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo presents a delicate nose with suggestions of flowers and spices. It is a medium-bodied effort showing beautifully nuanced layers of sweet red fruit, menthol and licorice with excellent length, purity and plenty of underlying structure as well as freshness. It should be one of the first of these Riservas to reach maturity.
The 2001 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo presents a delicate nose with suggestions of flowers and spices. It is a medium-bodied effort showing beautifully nuanced layers of sweet red fruit, menthol and licorice with excellent length, purity and plenty of underlying structure as well as freshness. It should be one of the first of these Riservas to reach maturity. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200
About the producer
Produttori del Barbaresco is one of the world’s finest wine cooperatives, famed for crafting beautiful wines at very reasonable prices. With a heritage dating back over five decades, it rivals Piedmont’s top estates and is celebrated for producing truly magnificent Nebbiolo.