Rivella Serafino

Montestefano Barbaresco Nebbiolo

9.2191 ratings

9.257 pro ratings

Barbaresco, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy

Nebbiolo

Lamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

8.8

Young and hard to get a hold of… though aromatically lovely. A lot potential so hold it if you got it.

Young and hard to get a hold of… though aromatically lovely. A lot potential so hold it if you got it.

Nov 26th, 2024

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9.5

The 2016 Barbaresco Montestefano is magical. Bright and translucent, the 2016 pulses with energy from the very first taste. This is about as classic as things get in Barbaresco today. Sweet rose petal, cinnamon, dried flowers, cedar and mint all give this ethereal, wonderfully nuanced Barbaresco ton of subtlety. A kick of bright Nebbiolo acids and tannins give energy and shape. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2022)

The 2016 Barbaresco Montestefano is magical. Bright and translucent, the 2016 pulses with energy from the very first taste. This is about as classic as things get in Barbaresco today. Sweet rose petal, cinnamon, dried flowers, cedar and mint all give this ethereal, wonderfully nuanced Barbaresco ton of subtlety. A kick of bright Nebbiolo acids and tannins give energy and shape. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2022)

Mar 4th, 2022

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

Nose is classic. Floral, sapid, more later

Nose is classic. Floral, sapid, more later

May 29th, 2021

8.0

One of my favorite producers, but this was an off bottle.

One of my favorite producers, but this was an off bottle.

Jun 9th, 2019

Owner/Importer Vine Street Imports

9.3

From magnum

From magnum

Jan 24th, 2019

Sales & Marketing Hirsch Vineyards, founder In Pursuit of Balance

9.5

Such a happy night at this beautiful and delicious restaurant.

Such a happy night at this beautiful and delicious restaurant.

Jun 9th, 2018

Livia Alyson Careaga

Italian Portfolio Director North Berkeley Imports

9.4

2010

2010

Oct 27th, 2017

9.1

These wines have an energy of their own. This vintage is starting to sing!

These wines have an energy of their own. This vintage is starting to sing!

1 person found it helpfulOct 9th, 2014

Sales Grand Cru Selections

9.7

🔥🔥🔥🔥

🔥🔥🔥🔥

Jan 18th, 2017

Michael Housewright

Writer/Photographer Wine Enthusiast Magazine

9.4

The best producer I had never met before this trip. Wow! This is an extraordinary wine.

The best producer I had never met before this trip. Wow! This is an extraordinary wine.

Jun 11th, 2016