Tobin Spratte

9.1

Starting to show signs of aging with aromas of Luxardo cherries, dried figs, vanilla, and earth. Solid wine. — a month ago

Josh

9.0

First thought when drinking was “Summer Wine”. Awesome wine. Very light and tasteful. No lingering aftertaste. Has hints of cherries and fresh berries. Can’t wait to drink this in the summer. — 3 months ago

Michelle M

9.2

Violets, rosemary and basil, cranberry, black plum, tobacco leaf, tart cherry, char, and whiff of leather shop on the nose. Cranberry, plum, fresh tart strawberries, and black tea on the palate. Light easy and juicy mouthfeel but well balanced with good acids and the tannins linger a while. Gets even better the second day. Great for either sipping alone or pairing with a variety of dishes. — 2 years ago

Louis Martin

9.1

Fruity jam and strawberry preserves aroma, contrasts sharply by a very smoky flavor with a hint of vanilla. — a month ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

Vintage 2015 | after eight mint and chocolate, character and power. I think this is one of the best wines of Greece. — 2 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2019 | Agiorgitiko is the grape, barrel aging. Very frivolous expression of raspberry when longer in the glass. Juicy taste, very well integrated wood, just delicious. Paired with bbq / hamburger and salad — 9 months ago

Deborah M

9.0

Out to dinner with my parents last night and I was trying to find a wine that would make everyone happy. No it was not going to be the greatest pairing, but my objective was family happiness. I had previously opened a 2016 at home that they enjoyed, so I knew this would be a safe bet. The 2018 is drinking surprisingly well for being so young. While this was a nice bottle, it will be better with a few more years. If 2018 is your only option, I suggest a bit of time in the decanter.

Produttori del Barbaresco’s website offers a good bit of historical information on their wines — A cooperative founded in 1958, now has 51 members and controls more than 100 hectares (250 acres) of premium Nebbiolo vineyards in Barbaresco. Each family is in full control of its land, growing Nebbiolo grapes with centuries old skill and dedication. They produce a blend harvested from multiple vineyards, but in great years they will produce 9 single vineyard wines. I still need to try one of those single vineyard wines.

Facts: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco. 100% Nebbiolo. Bottling date was April 2021. 15% ABV, but despite the number it does not come across that high.

Rule #4 Sometimes wine pairing importance comes second. I have to remind myself that not everyone I share a bottle with is as obsessed about wine as I am (i.e. my parents) — they just want to enjoy our time together with a nice glass of wine.
— 2 years ago

Barry Ballan

8.9

Very drinkable, refreshing, berry fruits light tannins one of our favorites — a month ago

with Shelli

Jonas Nordin

9.0

Very crisp and light. A perfect summer wine. — 9 months ago

Jay Kline

9.0

From a lesser known “produttori” in Piemonte. Cantina Produttori Nebbiolo di Carema (what a mouthful) is a tiny cooperative in, you guessed it, Carema.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Fairly consistent throughout but I think I preferred the energy on Day 1. The 2016 Riserva pours a pale garnet with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity and no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of pomegranate, slightly bruised strawberry, toe jam (yeah, well…I’m not wrong), alpine herbs, roses some balsamico and rocky earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and saline with a silky texture. Until now, my only experience with the Carema DOC has been with Ferrando’s Etichetta Bianca and Etichetta Nera. While this bottle didn’t have the same drama as those wines from Ferrando, this was a very good example of Carema. Drink now and through 2031. — a year ago