- Last updated on April 13, 2023
Welcome! This is our Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco review.
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco is a red wine made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Barbaresco DOCG area in Piedmont, Italy.
It is produced by the Produttori del Barbaresco cooperative, which is made up of roughly 50 small vineyard owners in the Barbaresco region.
This wine is aged for several years in oak barrels and in the bottle, resulting in a complex and elegant wine.
Find below our Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco full review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Review
- Brand: Produttori del Barbaresco
- Grape Varietal:Â Nebbiolo
- Region:Â Italy, Piemonte
- Tasting Notes: Red Fruit & Earth notes
- Glass & Serving: Aroma Collector / 64-68 °F (18-20 °C) / Decant 1 hr
- Store: Up to 20 Years
- Price Range: ~$52
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco review: What's its color?
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco has a pale garnet color, when swirled, the wine leaves long and slow legs on the glass, indicating its full-bodied nature.
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Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco taste like?
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco is entirely made from Nebbiolo grapes and aged for roughly 24 months in oak. Find more about Barbaresco here.
On the nose, it is intense and complex, with aromas of dark cherry, plum, and blackberry, along with floral notes of rose petals and violets.
There are also hints of spices, such as cinnamon and clove, as well as leather, tobacco, and a subtle earthiness.
Is Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco wine is a dry wine.
Dry wine contains less than 15 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco review: Which food pairs well with it?
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco pairs well with a range of dishes, including roasted meats, such as lamb and beef.
It pairs also very well with rich and hearty pasta dishes, such as mushroom risotto, beef ragù or truffle tagliolini.
The wine also pairs well with aged cheeses, such as Parmigiano Reggiano, and dark chocolate.
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco review: What's its alcohol content?
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco wine’s alcohol content is 15%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have a higher calories per glass than a wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per grams vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per grams of carbs, which include sugar.
What is Produttori del Barbaresco?
Here is an extract from the Produttori del Barbaresco website:
“Day by day, year after year, generation after generation, fifty families tend their precious vineyards in order to produce the best possible Nebbiolo grapes.
The result of their work is delivered to the winery they built together in 1958 where, with care and respect, it is turned into Barbaresco wine.
Each glass brings an extraordinary tradition of women and men from this special and unique land.“
Conclusion
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco
is a classic and well-balanced wine that is a great representation of the Barbaresco region.
The wine is complex and full-bodied, with flavors of red fruit, herbs, and spices that are characteristic of the Nebbiolo grape.
The wine has firm tannins and refreshing acidity, which give it structure and balance.
This wine is a great option for those looking for a high-quality Italian red wine that can be enjoyed with food or on its own.
The Produttori del Barbaresco cooperative is a top-notch winery that produces some of the best wines in the region, and this Barbaresco is no exception.
It’s a must-try for any wine enthusiast.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
