Produttori del Barbaresco
Riserva Rabaja' Barbaresco Nebbiolo
Barbaresco, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Tawny mid crimson in colour. Aromas of menthol, tobacco, a little anise and new leather. Just medium weight with savoury red cherry and those aromatics coming through into the palate. Not as rich as I was expecting from a Rabaja Riserva which is generally considered one of the better individual Cuvées from the Produttori. Reminds one of how different Barbaresco is to Barolo. Hours later the menthol and tarry notes were persistent. Very good but not memorable.
Tawny mid crimson in colour. Aromas of menthol, tobacco, a little anise and new leather. Just medium weight with savoury red cherry and those aromatics coming through into the palate. Not as rich as I was expecting from a Rabaja Riserva which is generally considered one of the better individual Cuvées from the Produttori. Reminds one of how different Barbaresco is to Barolo. Hours later the menthol and tarry notes were persistent. Very good but not memorable.
Jul 30th, 2023
Red cherry, a slightly creamy finish, with silky smooth tannins
Red cherry, a slightly creamy finish, with silky smooth tannins
Apr 10th, 2016
Going to sleep. Lots of promise here, but entering the black hole of its adolescence. Check back in 2025.
Going to sleep. Lots of promise here, but entering the black hole of its adolescence. Check back in 2025.
Oct 8th, 2015
Too young right now. Relaxed after a 2+ hour decant. Sour cherry, and dried fruits opened up to leather, spice, dried flowers, tar, and sweet wood tones. Tannins were a bit aggressive but complemented a rich oxtail pasta well. Great wine with greater potential can't wait to revisit in a few years.
Too young right now. Relaxed after a 2+ hour decant. Sour cherry, and dried fruits opened up to leather, spice, dried flowers, tar, and sweet wood tones. Tannins were a bit aggressive but complemented a rich oxtail pasta well. Great wine with greater potential can't wait to revisit in a few years.
Jul 27th, 2015
Admittedly very young, but this is mightily impressive. Built like a brick shithouse and a beautiful one at that. Layered with brooding dark intensity. Can't wait to try in a few years.
Admittedly very young, but this is mightily impressive. Built like a brick shithouse and a beautiful one at that. Layered with brooding dark intensity. Can't wait to try in a few years.
Jun 24th, 2015
A black cherry wearing a leather jacket.
A black cherry wearing a leather jacket.
Mar 30th, 2015Sweet red fruity nose. Fleshy and very firm. Tannins pronounced. $65
Sweet red fruity nose. Fleshy and very firm. Tannins pronounced. $65
Jun 28th, 2014
Stellar! Barbaresco is my thing, and every bottle I open is confirming that! Superb nose, elegantly inviting to the first sip, mouthfeel confirming the aromatic and fruity taste. Well done! 👏
Stellar! Barbaresco is my thing, and every bottle I open is confirming that! Superb nose, elegantly inviting to the first sip, mouthfeel confirming the aromatic and fruity taste. Well done! 👏
Mar 28th, 2020Since @Keith Crump opened a Rio Sordo I took out a Rabaja (thanks Keith for inspiring me 😁). It just kept me coming back for more. I adore those type of wines that suddenly make me forget about being "concious" what I'm drinking and make me realise it's just good!
Since @Keith Crump opened a Rio Sordo I took out a Rabaja (thanks Keith for inspiring me 😁). It just kept me coming back for more. I adore those type of wines that suddenly make me forget about being "concious" what I'm drinking and make me realise it's just good!
Sep 21st, 2018