Produttori del Barbaresco Ovello 2014 (RP95)

Country:             Italy
Region:               Piedmont Rating:               RP95, WS93, WE94
Grape Variety:  100% Nebbiolo
Type of Wine:   Red Wine
Bottle Size:        750ml

By Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 95
Always one of my favorite wines from Produttori del Barbaresco, the 2014 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello lays out a broad and soft mouthfeel, with tannins that have already been polished and integrated thanks to ample time in the bottle already. It's safe to say that this Ovello cru loyally demonstrates the level of richness and textural softness that this site is known for. The bouquet is redolent of bright berry fruit with cherry, blackberry and plum. Also, the 2014 vintage was a warm one at the end of the growing season, and you taste a little bit of that ripeness here too.e line of Barbaresco Riserva wines from the various single vineyards will be made in 2014 (and will be released in early 2018).

Wine Spectator 93
Balsamic aromas of menthol, wild thyme and juniper complement the black cherry core of this muscular red, with dense tannins lending support. Though a bit more severe now than its peers, this is balanced overall and will age well. Best from 2022 through 2042.

Wine Enthusiast 94
Lovely aromas of perfumed berry, rose petal, aromatic herb and baking spice set the tone on this fragrant red. The ethereally elegant, medium-bodied palate is all about finesse and balance, delivering succulent red cherry, juicy raspberry, cinnamon and a dash of white pepper. It's nicely balanced, with polished tannins and fresh acidity. It's already accessible but will also age well over the next several years or more. Drink through 2026.