Rivella Serafino

Montestefano Barbaresco Nebbiolo

9.07 ratings
9.01 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
Pooneet K

Very nice but not singing at nearly the same level as the last bottle I had of this (about six months ago). Perhaps a bit closed, or just variation? Fairly brick red in the glass - classic nebbiolo. Beautiful red cherries and strawberry on the nose. Tannins are quite present and less integrated than I recall - but went well with a very nice fatty dry-aged prime ribeye from Fleishers. Nice lifting acid on the finish with a hint of menthol.

Very nice but not singing at nearly the same level as the last bottle I had of this (about six months ago). Perhaps a bit closed, or just variation? Fairly brick red in the glass - classic nebbiolo. Beautiful red cherries and strawberry on the nose. Tannins are quite present and less integrated than I recall - but went well with a very nice fatty dry-aged prime ribeye from Fleishers. Nice lifting acid on the finish with a hint of menthol.

Apr 4th, 2021
Stephen Osgood

heard so much about producer but this seemed advanced and hard to drink. not sure if it was bottle issue.

heard so much about producer but this seemed advanced and hard to drink. not sure if it was bottle issue.

Nov 18th, 2020
Pooneet K

Definitely one of the best barbarescos I’ve had of late. First time having stuff from them and was excited - did not disappoint. Perfect pairing with some roast lamb. Tons of cherry and earth. Fruit really comes through with a 1.5 hour decant. I’m sure this would be interesting in a few years but honestly one of the more accessible / enjoyable nebbiolos I’ve had recently. Excellent mouthfeel and length and acid - really delicious.

Definitely one of the best barbarescos I’ve had of late. First time having stuff from them and was excited - did not disappoint. Perfect pairing with some roast lamb. Tons of cherry and earth. Fruit really comes through with a 1.5 hour decant. I’m sure this would be interesting in a few years but honestly one of the more accessible / enjoyable nebbiolos I’ve had recently. Excellent mouthfeel and length and acid - really delicious.

Oct 11th, 2020
Jens Lundqvist

Bartender/waiter/sommelier/ PA & Co

9.0

Jens had this 4 years ago

Jens had this 4 years ago

Oct 28th, 2019
Max Einhorn

Max had this 3 years ago

Max had this 3 years ago

Apr 1st, 2021
Sam Stahl

Sam had this 3 years ago

Sam had this 3 years ago

Jan 13th, 2021
Stephen Liset

Stephen had this 5 years ago

Stephen had this 5 years ago

May 31st, 2019