PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Produttori del Barbaresco is one of Piedmont’s most respected cooperatives, the benchmark for traditional Barbaresco, and its Langhe Nebbiolo is the most accessible way into its style. The wine is made entirely from estate vineyards within the Barbaresco zone, using fruit from “younger vines or selection plots that favor immediate, high-toned precision over heavy, age-worthy density,” and from warmer microclimates that don’t end up in the Barbaresco program. Declassified Barbaresco grapes give it enough poise that one importer calls it “a veritable baby Barbaresco.” Production in 2024 was unusually large, at about 180,000 bottles.
The winemaking is traditional. Aldo Vacca and his team ferment the juice for about three weeks on the skins, then rest the wine about six months in large, neutral Slavonian oak botti, “completely bypassing new wood to honor the naked intensity of the vintage.” The 2024 is 13.5% ABV, and the winery describes it simply: “Color: Ruby red. Bouquet: Red fruit with notes of spices, white pepper and anise. Flavor: Balanced with bright fruit.”
The Wine Front scored the 2024 92 Points. For context, the Wine Advocate scored the 2023 92: “The Produttori del Barbaresco 2023 Langhe Nebbiolo shows a shiny ruby appearance and offers crunchy fruit flavors with blueberry and tart raspberry. Fruit is collected from the sites and the warmer microclimates that don’t end up in the Barbaresco program, and the wine sees a shorter maceration time, lasting 21 days.” Another critic noted that for the price, “if you crave a basic and absolutely satisfying taste of pure Nebbiolo, look no further.”
A merchant sums up the 2024: “This has all the hallmarks of Nebbiolo charm you’d expect from Piedmont: red cherries, dried roses, a hint of tar,” “bright and juicy, with cherries, redcurrants, and a subtle rose-scented lift,” “medium-bodied, wonderfully approachable, and made for early drinking,” with “a fine line of tannin to keep things serious” and “a savoury, earthy finish.” It’s “elegant enough for a nice dinner, but relaxed enough for pizza night.” Drink it now and over the next five years, with pasta, red meats, mushrooms, and pizza.
Produttori del Barbaresco 2024 Langhe Nebbiolo DOC is produced by the Produttori del Barbaresco cooperative in Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy, under Aldo Vacca. It is 100% Nebbiolo from estate vineyards within the Barbaresco zone, from younger vines and warmer sites. Fermented about three weeks on the skins in tank, then aged about six months in large neutral Slavonian oak botti. About 180,000 bottles. 13.5% ABV, 750ml.
The Wine Front — 92 Points (2024 vintage)
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate — 92 Points (2023 vintage; house-style context):
“The Produttori del Barbaresco 2023 Langhe Nebbiolo shows a shiny ruby appearance and offers crunchy fruit flavors with blueberry and tart raspberry. Fruit is collected from the sites and the warmer microclimates that don’t end up in the Barbaresco program, and the wine sees a shorter maceration time, lasting 21 days.”
Produttori del Barbaresco (winery notes):
“Color: Ruby Red. Bouquet: Red fruit with notes of spices, white pepper and anise. Flavor: Balanced with bright fruit.”
Merchant tasting note:
“Red cherries, dried roses, a hint of tar. Bright and juicy, with cherries, redcurrants, and a subtle rose-scented lift, it’s medium-bodied, wonderfully approachable, and made for early drinking. There’s a fine line of tannin to keep things serious, plus a savoury, earthy finish.”
Nose
Bright ruby-garnet. Raspberry, red cherry, and rose petal, with anise, white pepper, and dusty earth.
Palate
Medium-bodied, balanced, and refreshing, with raspberry, redcurrant, and tart cherry, fine tannin, and bright acidity.
Finish
Savory and earthy, with orange peel and a touch of tar.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, Piedmont, Italy |
| Variety | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Producer | Produttori del Barbaresco (cooperative) — Aldo Vacca |
| Sourcing | Estate vineyards within the Barbaresco zone; younger vines and warmer sites |
| Aging | ~3 weeks on the skins; ~6 months in large neutral Slavonian oak |
| Production | ~180,000 bottles |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Critics | The Wine Front 92 |
| Drinking Window | Now through about 5 years |
| Style / Identity | A bright, juicy, classic “baby Barbaresco” for early drinking |
| Aromas & Flavors | Raspberry, red cherry, rose petal, anise, white pepper, dusty earth, orange peel |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
Serve slightly cool, at about 60-64°F, in a large glass.
Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML/700ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
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