Produttori del Barbaresco
Riserva Muncagota Barbaresco Nebbiolo
Barbaresco, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
From one of my favorite co-ops. I believe they are still the third largest co-op in Europe. Their tasting room sits on the top of the hill in the center of Barbaresco under & to the side of the church with an easy downhill short walk to Gaja.
2019 was a very good vintage in Piedmont.
The nose shows some light smokiness and lightly grilled meats. Dullish fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, poached strawberries, raspberries with notes of black raspberries. Sandstone, dark earth and dark withering flowers with red roses.
The palate is ripe, juicy and lush. Quite pleasant for a youthful Barbaresco. Blackberries, dark cherries, poached strawberries, black raspberries, raspberries & blueberry hues. Crushed sandstone & limestone, nice mid spice, dry tobacco, tough leatheriness, barrel shavings, soft presence mix of dry & fresh herbs, dry river stone, red cola, brilliant red florals, red & pink roses, excellent acidity with a nicely tensioned, structured, balanced, elegant finish that lasts minutes landing on wood & dry earth.
Another one to cellar 8-10 plus years.
From one of my favorite co-ops. I believe they are still the third largest co-op in Europe. Their tasting room sits on the top of the hill in the center of Barbaresco under & to the side of the church with an easy downhill short walk to Gaja.
2019 was a very good vintage in Piedmont.
The nose shows some light smokiness and lightly grilled meats. Dullish fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, poached strawberries, raspberries with notes of black raspberries. Sandstone, dark earth and dark withering flowers with red roses.
The palate is ripe, juicy and lush. Quite pleasant for a youthful Barbaresco. Blackberries, dark cherries, poached strawberries, black raspberries, raspberries & blueberry hues. Crushed sandstone & limestone, nice mid spice, dry tobacco, tough leatheriness, barrel shavings, soft presence mix of dry & fresh herbs, dry river stone, red cola, brilliant red florals, red & pink roses, excellent acidity with a nicely tensioned, structured, balanced, elegant finish that lasts minutes landing on wood & dry earth.
Another one to cellar 8-10 plus years.
Can see the enhanced spice and integration with this Riserva bottling. One of the more gentle palate “vineyards” from PdB when compared to Rabaja or Mocungatta.
Can see the enhanced spice and integration with this Riserva bottling. One of the more gentle palate “vineyards” from PdB when compared to Rabaja or Mocungatta.
Aug 7th, 2022
2015 vintage. True to type: dried tart cherries, cranberry, lingonberry, spiced red plum, sandalwood, menthol, tar, dried rose petals, licorice, stale nutmeg. Lots of structure and long finish. James very much enjoyed with a lamb dish.
2015 vintage. True to type: dried tart cherries, cranberry, lingonberry, spiced red plum, sandalwood, menthol, tar, dried rose petals, licorice, stale nutmeg. Lots of structure and long finish. James very much enjoyed with a lamb dish.
May 26th, 2020
So so pure. Very very clean. Cherries. Roses. Floral. Nice and lifting. Pure and juicy. Clean. Nice tannins. Good .
So so pure. Very very clean. Cherries. Roses. Floral. Nice and lifting. Pure and juicy. Clean. Nice tannins. Good .
Feb 4th, 2020
Somewhat disappointing bottle but not without some redeeming qualities. Beautiful complex nose, yet the ripe fruit dominates the palate right now. Also a tad disjointed.
Somewhat disappointing bottle but not without some redeeming qualities. Beautiful complex nose, yet the ripe fruit dominates the palate right now. Also a tad disjointed.
Aug 26th, 2019
So good. WOTN. Absolutely freaking classic. Tart, Red, Roses, Anise, Rip your lips off structure. Dusty tannin. This wine is awesome and has another 30 years in front of it.
So good. WOTN. Absolutely freaking classic. Tart, Red, Roses, Anise, Rip your lips off structure. Dusty tannin. This wine is awesome and has another 30 years in front of it.
Jan 30th, 2019
Tried via Coravin. Apparently the bottle had been "tapped" for the first time quite a while ago. Tasted quite fresh, perhaps that's the distinctive mint quality I often find present in Montestafanos from Produttori. Red fruits and considerable depth, it sustained well in the finish.
Tried via Coravin. Apparently the bottle had been "tapped" for the first time quite a while ago. Tasted quite fresh, perhaps that's the distinctive mint quality I often find present in Montestafanos from Produttori. Red fruits and considerable depth, it sustained well in the finish.
Mar 6th, 2018
Woohoo! Another bottle of delicious. I know it's too young but dang, it's great to drink!
Woohoo! Another bottle of delicious. I know it's too young but dang, it's great to drink!
2 people found it helpfulMay 28th, 2014
Dark cherry,medium body, and much lighter than I expected.
Dark cherry,medium body, and much lighter than I expected.
Dec 16th, 2016
Ripe and fruity with dried herbs and classic tar notes. Tannins are well in check. The most complete (right now) and ready to drink of the 2011 Produttoris I've had. Absolutely delicious.
Ripe and fruity with dried herbs and classic tar notes. Tannins are well in check. The most complete (right now) and ready to drink of the 2011 Produttoris I've had. Absolutely delicious.
Dec 8th, 2016