Riserva Montestefano Barbaresco Nebbiolo

From magnum. Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2015 Riserva “Montestefano” pours a bright garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with powerful notes of ripe red and dark fruits: Morello cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, roses, tar, tobacco, and dry earth. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This was such a fun ride as the hours rolled by and while it is really delicious now, there is a long future yet ahead. Drink now through 2040. Bottle No. 1303/1982.

In the zone

Dried figs, cherries, and oregano. The tannins aren’t super overwhelming on the palette— this Nebbiolo has definitely been softened. Pair with pets for a Cirneco dell’Etna.

Delicious. Still tight, hold if you can. Should you lose patience like me, you will still be rewarded with perfectly balanced notes of star anise, ripe cherry, herbs, sandalwood, and rose petals. Super chewy for sure, but wonderful, especially with pasta.

Just opening up still fresh And big structure. Secondary aromas coming around but still fresh cherry mint liquorish . Tasted next to 2014 montestefano

Originally, I only planned to pour the De Forville, the Roccalini and the Paitin but it just didn't seem right to host a Barbaresco class and not have a Produttori in the mix. So, I pulled this from the cellar as a bonus. Boy, am I glad I did. On the pop and pour, this had a striking burnt rubber smell; like from a pencil eraser. This blew off after a few minutes however and became sensational with the most perfect expression of Montmorency cherries, tar, and crushed rock. The 2009 Produttori "Montestefano" is so balanced and yet incredibly powerful. It also remains powerfully tannic. The finish is remarkably long; lasting well over two minutes. This is still very primary and would benefit for continued cellar time. Wow...I love this wine. This will drink well for decades to come. Bottle No. 12202. Bravo!

Mag

Really expressive, integrated and smooth. Mouth coating with a nice finish.

Excellent tonight. Nice evolution since my last bottle, and just starting to hint at secondary development. Pixilated raspberry floral shadings, offset by a dark mineral core. Length and class. 2019-2023

Bright. Hints of peppermint. Cherry jam.