The Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano DOCG 2020, produced by the renowned Produttori del Barbaresco, fully expresses the greatness of Nebbiolo grown in the Montestefano cru. This hill, located in the eastern part of the Barbaresco municipality, is known for its calcareous and clayey soils, which give the wines a robust structure and a decisive character. The 2019 vintage was characterized by ideal weather, with a cool spring and a warm summer leading to perfect grape ripening. This wine, produced through traditional vinification followed by at least 36 months of aging, including 12 in oak barrels, is an icon of the Langhe region, capable of aging gracefully for many years.

Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano DOCG 2020 - Produttori del Barbaresco: Tasting Notes

Visually, the Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano 2020 displays an intense ruby red color with garnet hues. The olfactory bouquet is complex and deep, with notes of ripe wild berries, cherry, violet, and spicy hints of black pepper, licorice, and tobacco. On the palate, the wine is full and enveloping, with well-present tannins that are silky, supported by fresh acidity that provides balance and length. The aromatic persistence is remarkable, with returns of sweet spices and a slight hint of wet earth. This wine is ideal to pair with substantial meat dishes, such as braised meats and game, or with aged cheeses.