PRODUTTORI del BARBARESCO BARBARESCO PORA RISERVA 2020

The definitive expression from what may be Barbaresco's quintessential vineyard. Back in the 1970s, Rabaja was the single vineyard which broke Produttori into the top rank of Piedmont producers, which helped the vineyard itself to define the focused but complex style for which Barbaresco is now so widely known. Located on mixed soils at the crux of the two main ridges which carry the top Cru sites, the Produttori Rabaja is all things to all Barbaresco lovers.

97/100 Antonio Galloni, Vinous (2020 Vintage)
"The 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà is another stellar wine in this range. Dark and explosive, the 2021 possesses notable richness to match its dark, brooding personality. Black cherry, plum, leather, cloves, menthol, licorice and gravel explode onto the palate. The 2020 will require a measure of patience, but it has a ton of potential. Drink 2025 – 2035."

97/100 Kerin O’Keefe (2020 Vintage)
"Showing great structure and balance, the radiant Rabajà entices with intense aromas of forest berry, underbrush, new leather and dark spice. It’s full-bodied and delicious, delivering succulent Morello cherry, black raspberry and layers of dark spice. Firm tannins grip the finish. Drink 2026 – 2032."

95/100 Monica Larner, RobertParker.com, Wine Advocate (2020 Vintage)
"In this vintage, the Rabajà was served last in a series of nine Riservas; that's because it shows the most structure and power over a very defined and sharp mouthfeel. The Produttori del Barbaresco 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà is streamlined and tight and a wine of enormous energy. The fruit is crunchy and tight with cassis and blackberry. A pretty mineral note defines Rabajà, giving it a chalky or powdery sensations on the close. Drink 2026 – 2050."