Country: Italy

Region: Piedmont

Vintage: 2015

Cépage: Nebbiolo (100%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 96 (RP)

" The Produttori del Barbaresco 2015 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello has a very distinct character that is expressed in terms of its fine but present tannic structure and its somewhat fragile primary fruit. The Ovello dives straight into those ephemeral Nebbiolo aromas with an emphasis on licorice, tar, blue flower and campfire ash. If you consider this timeline of Riservas, this wine brings us through that magic threshold in which Nebbiolo starts to show its unique aromatic appeal and mystique. This is always one of my favorites in this series of nine."

Monica Larner (RP) - 07/20