Produttori del Barbaresco
Riserva Rio Sordo Barbaresco Nebbiolo
Barbaresco, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2017 Rio Sordo pours a deep garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears and loads of chunky sediment towards the bottom. On the nose, the wine is developing with solar notes of Morello cherry, pomegranate, tar, roses, dried green herbs, old wood and dry gravelly 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. These 2017 Riserva’s are already showing really well…sneaky good. Drink now with some patience and through 2047+. Bottle No. 00952/10000
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2017 Rio Sordo pours a deep garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears and loads of chunky sediment towards the bottom. On the nose, the wine is developing with solar notes of Morello cherry, pomegranate, tar, roses, dried green herbs, old wood and dry gravelly 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. These 2017 Riserva’s are already showing really well…sneaky good. Drink now with some patience and through 2047+. Bottle No. 00952/10000
May 9th, 2026
Same notes as LBT, fleshy, open knit and delicious!
Same notes as LBT, fleshy, open knit and delicious!
Jul 4th, 2019Really loved the generosity and open knit texture this had. Remarkable grace for its youth and plenty of immediacy on the mid-palate with its nice round morello cherry and red plum fruit. Layers of cool herbs, wildflowers, and warm spice add to the mix. The pliancy of the tannins really brought the whole package together. Lovely bottle
Really loved the generosity and open knit texture this had. Remarkable grace for its youth and plenty of immediacy on the mid-palate with its nice round morello cherry and red plum fruit. Layers of cool herbs, wildflowers, and warm spice add to the mix. The pliancy of the tannins really brought the whole package together. Lovely bottle
Mar 26th, 2019Popped and poured; drank with dinner of kabobs and fattoush so no formal notes. Ripe dark and red fruits, tar, dried herbs. Tannins are still firm but well within the range of drinkability. Drink now or over the next 10 years. Paired well with the meal.
Popped and poured; drank with dinner of kabobs and fattoush so no formal notes. Ripe dark and red fruits, tar, dried herbs. Tannins are still firm but well within the range of drinkability. Drink now or over the next 10 years. Paired well with the meal.
Jul 9th, 2018One for the ages. In a beautiful spot right now if you like your nebbiolo a little rugged. Subtlety and complexity evident, with layers of dried raspberry, raisin before pencil lead, anise, mulling spices and essential tar and roses. Chemical quality. Tannins and bracing acidity still holding this gorgeous profile together.
One for the ages. In a beautiful spot right now if you like your nebbiolo a little rugged. Subtlety and complexity evident, with layers of dried raspberry, raisin before pencil lead, anise, mulling spices and essential tar and roses. Chemical quality. Tannins and bracing acidity still holding this gorgeous profile together.
Dec 23rd, 2017At Antica Torre.
At Antica Torre.
1 person found it helpfulApr 22nd, 2022
Brief notes at home with Fettuccine in the Puttanesca style. Ended up being the perfect accompaniment. Menthol and savoury cherry with earthy aromas. Balsamic notes with a tarry nuance. Really enjoyable and tasting way younger than its 14 years. I would love to have the experience and knowledge to distinguish the different nuances between the Produttori Cuvées. Rabaja and Asili seem to be two of the preferred Cuvées among professionals.
Brief notes at home with Fettuccine in the Puttanesca style. Ended up being the perfect accompaniment. Menthol and savoury cherry with earthy aromas. Balsamic notes with a tarry nuance. Really enjoyable and tasting way younger than its 14 years. I would love to have the experience and knowledge to distinguish the different nuances between the Produttori Cuvées. Rabaja and Asili seem to be two of the preferred Cuvées among professionals.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 22nd, 2022Bright cherry red in colour. Notes of camphor which I see as somewhat of a Barbaresco trademark and also savoury red fruits on nose and palate. Medium plus palate weight with years ahead of it. Cruising at 16 years of age. A good hit of powdery dry tannins to finish off. Impressive.
Bright cherry red in colour. Notes of camphor which I see as somewhat of a Barbaresco trademark and also savoury red fruits on nose and palate. Medium plus palate weight with years ahead of it. Cruising at 16 years of age. A good hit of powdery dry tannins to finish off. Impressive.
1 person found it helpfulJun 7th, 2020Initial aromas like an old chest of drawers - then sooty, earthy notes with dry sour cherries with menthol. After a few hours an Animale note. These old Italians have virtually zero fruit showing - all savouriness. Good length finishing with Medium minus tannins. No more cellaring required. This was No. 3822 of 13,333 bottles produced. I am not across all of the different Cuvées from the Produttori but have had good experiences with Rabaja and Asili.
Initial aromas like an old chest of drawers - then sooty, earthy notes with dry sour cherries with menthol. After a few hours an Animale note. These old Italians have virtually zero fruit showing - all savouriness. Good length finishing with Medium minus tannins. No more cellaring required. This was No. 3822 of 13,333 bottles produced. I am not across all of the different Cuvées from the Produttori but have had good experiences with Rabaja and Asili.
1 person found it helpfulApr 30th, 2020
Fleshy for Produttori. Raspberry, anise, pencil lead. (Tar & roses goes without saying.) lovely.
Fleshy for Produttori. Raspberry, anise, pencil lead. (Tar & roses goes without saying.) lovely.
1 person found it helpfulOct 22nd, 2016