Produttori del Barbaresco

Riserva Rabaja' Barbaresco Nebbiolo

9.156 ratings
9.118 pro ratings
Barbaresco, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Nebbiolo
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

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
Chris Luke

In a great spot

In a great spot

Jan 28th, 2017
Ryan Carey

Founder Wine Confidential

9.2

Red cherry, a slightly creamy finish, with silky smooth tannins

Red cherry, a slightly creamy finish, with silky smooth tannins

Apr 10th, 2016
Morgan Harris

Head Sommelier Aureole New York

8.8

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
Matt

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
Robbie Ward

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
Travis Morningstar

A black cherry wearing a leather jacket.

A black cherry wearing a leather jacket.

Mar 30th, 2015
Austin Beeman

Sweet red fruity nose. Fleshy and very firm. Tannins pronounced. $65

Sweet red fruity nose. Fleshy and very firm. Tannins pronounced. $65

Jun 28th, 2014
Anthony De Blasi

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, 2020
Anthony De Blasi

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!

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