The producer
It is very rare for a co-operative winery to be amongst the best producers of their area, but Produttori di Barbaresco has been a leading light for quality wines in Barbaresco since its re-formation in 1958 (originally formed in 1894).
Approximately half the production is generic Barbaresco while good vintages result in all nine single vineyards producing a Riserva. The nine Riserva single vineyards offer a lesson in Barbaresco terroirs with its vastly varying aspects, altitudes, and soils – from fragrance and elegance, to fruitiness, earthiness, structure and power, it’s all here. And the value for money is quite outstanding, arguably the best in Langhe.
The wine
Produttori’s generic Barbaresco is sourced from various vineyards in the DOCG zone and vines growing in limestone and clay soil. Fermented in stainless steel with around 24 days on the skins , this wine is then aged for minimum two years in large oak casks. Always one of the best value wines in the region, the Barbaresco has bright red cherry fruit, a medium body, firm sandy tannins, and a refreshing lift on the finish. Approximately half of the estate’s production is generic Barbaresco.
