Barbaresco Produttori del Barbaresco 2018 (750ML)

93 Points, Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Packaged in its distinctive brown paper label, the Produttori del Barbaresco 2018 Barbaresco is a beautifully lean and luminous expression of Nebbiolo, and that pretty color should remain intact over time. The aromas are bold and ripe with dark and purple fruit, but the bouquet shows interesting twists with earth, truffle, licorice and grilled herb. As the wine opens in the glass, you begin to notice heavier aromas of raisin and dried apricot. It wears a warm-vintage signature for sure, and for that reason, I would suggest a shorter drinking window for the 2018. With an ample 300,000 bottles made, you get a great value with this bottle." 06/22

92 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "The 2018 Barbaresco is an attractive, open-knit wine to drink now and over the next 10-15 years, maybe more. In 2018 the Produttori did not bottle their Riservas. Instead, all of the best lots of those grapes went into the straight Barbaresco bottling, another in a long string of successes from this historic house. Dark cherry, cedar, tobacco and spice fill out the layers. There is good depth and a good deal of tannin too, just not the complexity or nuance of the very best years." 02/22

93 Points, James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com: "Lovely barbaresco, with all the typical nebbiolo characteristics, such as red berries, mushrooms and dried leaves, as well as hints of bitter orange peel and spice. All this follows through to the medium-to full-bodied palate, where fine, lightly firm tannins add a little grip and additional focus. Compact, but bursting with flavor. Delicious now, but give it a year or two. It will only get better." 12/21

93 Points, J. D'Angelo,International Wine Report: " The 2018 is an absolutely lovely showing which offers pretty aromas of dried red berries that sit along side, licorice, orange zest, wild flowers, wet stones and hint of spices that all come together beautifully . This possesses a gorgeous medium bodied textured that is structured with fine tannins. The elegant finish is long and mineral driven, with red berries and licorice leaving flavors leaving a lasting impression. This is a gorgeous Barbaresco that is already quite appealing, that being said, it is also an age worthy wine that should also thrive in the cellar." 03/22