Barbaresco Ovello Riserva DOCG 2020

Produttori del Barbaresco | Piedmont
Produttori del Barbaresco s.a.c. | Via Torino 54 | IT 12050 Barbaresco

05132320 · 0,75 l · 86,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
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A fruity and graceful Barbaresco. The loamy soils give it a firm backbone and strong tannins.

Ovello shows the energy and tension so typical of this site, but with a slightly more mature profile than is the norm. Ovello dives straight into volatile Nebbiolo aromas, with a focus on liquorice, tar, blue flowers and campfire ash. The palate is full-bodied, with flavours of crushed raspberries, juicy Marasca cherries, liquorice and nutmeg as well as firm, tight-knit tannins. The fresh acidity provides tension and balance. Looking at the timeline of Riserva wines, this wine reaches the magical threshold where Nebbiolo begins to unfold its unique aromatic appeal and mystique. SUPERIORE.DE

"Ovello is by far the most important cru of the Produttori del Barbaresco. Eleven members cultivate 20 hectares on both sides of the ridge, facing south-east and south-west. The cold northerly winds and the calcareous, clayey soils give the wine a powerful, highly structured expression. The 2020 remains true to its terroir, but harnesses some of this power to create a harmonious, albeit robust, whole. Grilled herbs, savoury dark earth and dense, ripe dark cherries are held together by well-integrated, chalky tannins. This is a wine for the cellar." Decanter

"The Ovello vineyard has some northern exposures and is generally a cooler growing area. You can therefore expect intense fruit flavours and more pronounced tannins. The Barbaresco Riserva Ovello 2020 fits right into this picture. The growth of the vines starts much later and generally lasts longer, resulting in a dark intensity and powerful flavours in the wines. In the cold years, the tannins can be aggressive, but in the warm years like 2020, they are better balanced. This wine offers ferrous notes of iron and rusty nails, followed by a cherry-accented sweetness." Wine Advocate

"The Barbaresco Riserva Ovello 2020 is a massive, full-bodied wine. Graphite, crushed rock, dried herbs and cedar open up first. Ovello tends to produce a more linear style of Barbaresco, and that is the case here. However, the 2020 also possesses remarkable depth and complexity in the centre of the palate. It's a great wine." Vinous