The Big Cellar: 50 years of the Produttori del Barbaresco, 1962-2012

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We are just too excited to wait for this spectacular lot of Produttori to arrive from one of our oldest and most reliable Italian collector friends, so it's offered here on a pre-arrival basis. Buon Appetito!

Produttori del Barbaresco 1970 Barbaresco (arrives December '23)

Black cherry and kirsch flavors are underlined by subtle hints of bresaola, dark chocolate, and fresh earth. It's not a powerful vintage, but nevertheless impresses with its lightness, litheness, and elegance (2/28/16).  Jonas Mendoza

  • red
  • 2 in stock
  • $124.99

Produttori del Barbaresco 1970 Barbaresco Riserva Moccagatta (arrives Dec '23)

The 1970 Barbaresco Riserva Moccagatta from one of the my favorite Piedmont producers is showing beautifully with a compelling blend of earthy old Nebbiolo aromas, resolved tannins, and still lively fruit. The tension between the sweet and savory on the nose is beguiling, while the palate has evolved to the point where the fruit and earthy flavors  are supported by the structure, rather than dominated by it. Given time to blossom (we strongly advocate double decanting after lunch for dinner service) this is the perfect partner for braised meat with polenta or risotto with truffles. This is a lovely wine and a truly special treat for lovers of aged Nebbiolo. (Tasted 2/25/16) John McIlwain

  • red
  • 1 in stock
  • $199.99

Produttori del Barbaresco 1970 Barbareco Riserva Pora (arrives December '23)

Still doing very well at 40+ years, with intense mature Nebbiolo aromatics, dry and savory; the wine is not overly tannic, but no Piemontese would ever serve this except at table, with a main-course meat dish like ossobuco or something grilled; do so and you will have a memorable treat.    

  • red
  • 1 in stock
  • $199.99

  • red
  • 1 in stock
  • no discount
  • $474.99

Produttori del Barbaresco 1974 Barbaresco (arrives December '23)

1974 was a sleeper vintage for the Produttori, and it has definitely impressed on two separate occasions while tasting vertical flights of the cooperative's normale. Ripe red and black cherry fruit flavors mingle with secondary notes of balsamic, dark chocolate, and spaded earth. The medium body and robustness is supported by a quite lithe texture (1/17/17). Jonas Mendoza

  • red
  • 9 in stock
  • $119.99

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Produttori del Barbaresco 1967 Barbaresco (arrives December '23)

Not the Riserva, but no slouch, this wine is still alive and drinking. It may even show a bit more fruit that the '67 Riservas. With proper handling (time to rest, and proper decanting) this is a real treat.

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  • 0 in stock
  • $129.99

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  • red
  • 0 in stock
  • no discount
  • $474.99

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  • no discount
  • $474.99

Produttori del Barbaresco 1979 Barbaresco (arrives December '23)

I couldn't help but make the comparison initially to older Chianti, with flavors of dried red cherry and dried herbs. As the evening progressed, the wine became richer and weightier with darker fruit notes of black raspberry and brandied cherry with intensity similar to the blockbuster normale bottlings of 1971 and 1978. (1/17/17). Jonas Mendoza

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  • 0 in stock
  • $119.99

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  • 0 in stock
  • $349.99