Peter Sultan

9.2

Surprisingly complete: a deeper, more detailed version of what essentially is a de classified Barbaresco,at least according to the importers rep at a wine tasting. Tangy black fruits, wild raspberries, a deeper note of creosote. Not disjointed or crazy tannic as some notes suggest; imagine its accessibility now suggests it still needs to be drunk young. — a month ago

Michael Greene

8.9

A bit past it’s prime but still very nice. Double decanted. It evolved quite a bit over time. Earth and balsamic at first, then heavy tar, rich dark fruit followed. — 5 years ago

Nia Chase

10

Sweet but not too sweet. Floral smell with stewed peaches, apples and pears. — 7 years ago

Milissa Mosley

9.3

Milissa had this 9 years ago

Steve Schultz

9.4

I love this, usually light-bodied, this is medium, full, with thick cherry and a rich earthy bouquet and taste. — 7 months ago

Michael Rebekah

9.0

Tasty, eat with fish or charcuterie! — 3 years ago

Jay Kline

9.4

Originally, I only planned to pour the De Forville, the Roccalini and the Paitin but it just didn't seem right to host a Barbaresco class and not have a Produttori in the mix. So, I pulled this from the cellar as a bonus. Boy, am I glad I did. On the pop and pour, this had a striking burnt rubber smell; like from a pencil eraser. This blew off after a few minutes however and became sensational with the most perfect expression of Montmorency cherries, tar, and crushed rock. The 2009 Produttori "Montestefano" is so balanced and yet incredibly powerful. It also remains powerfully tannic. The finish is remarkably long; lasting well over two minutes. This is still very primary and would benefit for continued cellar time. Wow...I love this wine. This will drink well for decades to come. Bottle No. 12202. Bravo! — 6 years ago

Michael Walker

9.7

A lot less tannic than the Barbs I’ve had of similar age - my guess was 2015 - but still rough around the edges — 10 months ago

Jay Kline

9.0

Popped and poured; consumed over two days. Best on day two. The 2019 “Ca’ del Buc” pours a slightly glass staining ruby; medium+ viscosity. On the nose, this is funky tart plums and cherries and something reminiscent of an alleyway on a warm day…but in a good way. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Tart dark and red fruits with minerals. Lip smacking finish. This is a rustic Barbera and a killer value with unmistakable Piedmontese sensibilities. I’m grabbing a case. — 3 years ago

Liz B

9.0

Really enjoyed, had some good barnyard funkiness. — 7 years ago