2021 Produttori del Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo

97 pts
The most fragrant and silk-textured cru of the cooperative, delivering a graceful, fine-grained look at the spectacular 2021 harvest.

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Description

***Max. 1 bottle per order

Rio Sordo runs along the southern stretch of the commune, a long, southwest-facing ribbon of dirt famed for producing wines defined by silkiness and lifted aromatics rather than brute force. It shows an unforced elegance even in highly concentrated years like 2021.

The cooperative handles this fruit with a light touch, opting for traditional large cask aging to preserve the delicate perfume of the vineyard. The small berries of this vintage just mean the elegant structure has plenty of staying power.

The wine hits the glass with a pale, brilliant ruby colour. It shows a pretty, potpourri perfume, mountain raspberries and a cool, woodsy spice edge. The real joy here is the mouthfeel, where the tannins are exceptionally fine-grained, offering a smooth, flowing drinkability that finishes with a long, sapid line of clean acidity.

96 points - "The 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo marries finesse and power. Open-knit aromatics make a strong first impression. Layered and resonant in the glass, with tons of supporting structure, the Rio Sordo is going to need a few years to come into its own. Crushed rose petal, cedar, spice and tobacco lend notable finesse. The 2021 needs time, but it's got the goods. The explosive, aromatic finish is sublime." - Antonio Galloni (Vinous)

97 points - Jeb Dunnuck

96 points - Kerin O'Keefe (KO Wine)

95 points - Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator)

The latest of the Produttori's Cru wines, it first saw the light of day in 1978. A ripe, silky fruit and an important structure emerge on the palate.

Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo
MGA: Rio Sordo
Soil: limestone and clay, rich in calcium with sandy veins
Vinification: fermentation at 30°c (85°f), 28 days of skin contact time, malolactic completed
Ageing: in 25-50 hl oak barrels for at least 30 months
Bottling date: june
Food matches: fresh egg-pasta dishes, risotto, white and red meat, game, venaison

Price Bracket $101 and Above
Type Red
Body Full Bodied
Variety Nebbiolo
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Critic Score 97
Size 750ml
Vintage 2021
Closure Cork

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