Produttori del Barbaresco
Riserva Ovello Barbaresco Nebbiolo
Barbaresco, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
May have either been slightly corked, muting flavor and aroma, or in a very awkward spot. Very disappointing!
May have either been slightly corked, muting flavor and aroma, or in a very awkward spot. Very disappointing!
Jan 16th, 2023
My first check-in with the 2011 “Ovello”. Popped and poured. Consumed over two days. On the nose, predominately red fruited with raspberry and pomegranate, walnut, some spices, red flowers and forest floor. On the palate, red fruits, almonds, and forest floor. High tannin and medium-plus acid. Overall, this is a very serious wine and tremendously satisfying. It held up really well over the two days it was open…which leads me to believe that these have a long life yet ahead. I’m very happy to gave several bottles remaining and look forward to checking in on their development for years to come.
My first check-in with the 2011 “Ovello”. Popped and poured. Consumed over two days. On the nose, predominately red fruited with raspberry and pomegranate, walnut, some spices, red flowers and forest floor. On the palate, red fruits, almonds, and forest floor. High tannin and medium-plus acid. Overall, this is a very serious wine and tremendously satisfying. It held up really well over the two days it was open…which leads me to believe that these have a long life yet ahead. I’m very happy to gave several bottles remaining and look forward to checking in on their development for years to come.
May 6th, 2021I had a few members of the Tasting Group crew join me in a sort of, "help me drink down my cellar" gathering. Everyone had an opportunity to dig through the cellar and select a bottle of their choosing; the identity of the wine was kept from everyone else and then presented double-blind though, since the bottles were being pulled from my cellar, it wasn't a true double-blind situation for me. This was poured into a decanter about 30 minutes before service. The wine poured a deep garnet with a translucent core; no signs of sediment. On the nose, I was hit with the typical Nebbiolo characteristics of cherries, tar, earth, and dried herbs. On the palate, the wine was bone dry with stiff tannins and high acid; this had to be Nebbiolo from Piemonte. The fruit was wonderfully bright and fresh...but deep as well. The question was: is this Barolo or Barbaresco. The wine came across polished yet elegant and there was a traditional sensibility that was undeniable. It reminded me of Produttori Riserva; a cru like Rabaja or Asili...maybe Ovello? I called 2013 Produttori "Asili". Wow...the 2011 "Ovello" is smashing good right now and should drink really well for a long, long time. Bottle No. 10722.
I had a few members of the Tasting Group crew join me in a sort of, "help me drink down my cellar" gathering. Everyone had an opportunity to dig through the cellar and select a bottle of their choosing; the identity of the wine was kept from everyone else and then presented double-blind though, since the bottles were being pulled from my cellar, it wasn't a true double-blind situation for me. This was poured into a decanter about 30 minutes before service. The wine poured a deep garnet with a translucent core; no signs of sediment. On the nose, I was hit with the typical Nebbiolo characteristics of cherries, tar, earth, and dried herbs. On the palate, the wine was bone dry with stiff tannins and high acid; this had to be Nebbiolo from Piemonte. The fruit was wonderfully bright and fresh...but deep as well. The question was: is this Barolo or Barbaresco. The wine came across polished yet elegant and there was a traditional sensibility that was undeniable. It reminded me of Produttori Riserva; a cru like Rabaja or Asili...maybe Ovello? I called 2013 Produttori "Asili". Wow...the 2011 "Ovello" is smashing good right now and should drink really well for a long, long time. Bottle No. 10722.
1 person found it helpfulJan 27th, 2022Red plum skin, tar, dried cherry, delicate rose, and supple tannins.
Red plum skin, tar, dried cherry, delicate rose, and supple tannins.
1 person found it helpfulMar 8th, 2018
Totally solid, if too early, with dinner.
Totally solid, if too early, with dinner.
1 person found it helpfulOct 15th, 2016
Magnum number 639 has gone to a better place.
Classic, restrained power, deep core of cranberries and licorice, anise and Cherrywood smoke.
Magnum number 639 has gone to a better place.
Classic, restrained power, deep core of cranberries and licorice, anise and Cherrywood smoke.
From 2011 Produttori del Barbaresco tasting. Very unique cru. More herbal.
From 2011 Produttori del Barbaresco tasting. Very unique cru. More herbal.
1 person found it helpfulMay 21st, 2016
Ovello Cru had distinctive dark cherries, very bright other fruits. Lots of tannin on back palate. Very minty on taste. Very good . CB 93
Ovello Cru had distinctive dark cherries, very bright other fruits. Lots of tannin on back palate. Very minty on taste. Very good . CB 93
1 person found it helpfulMar 21st, 2016
Best of the bunch today. A little softer and more approachable, but still immature.
Best of the bunch today. A little softer and more approachable, but still immature.
Jan 28th, 2017
Needed some air to open up but than…terrific! Plenty of life ahead
Needed some air to open up but than…terrific! Plenty of life ahead
Apr 29th, 2023