Barbaresco Rio Sordo Riserva Produttori del Barbaresco 2020 (750ML)

94 Points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator: "very aromatic and exuberant, featuring blood orange, citrus peel, cherry and rose hip flavors. Succulent and approachable, with a light coating of tannins, it’s in the line of Pora and Pajé, if a touch denser..." 04/02/25

94 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "The 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo is pretty closed today, which is probably a very good sign for its aging prospects, as this site tends to produce wines that are more open than this. Dark cherry, plum, leather, incense and tobacco offer a decidedly somber expression of Rio Sordo. The 2020 clearly needs time. (Drink between 2025-2035)" 10/24

94 Points, Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The Produttori del Barbaresco 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo comes from an area that is further removed from the Tanaro River and has southwestern exposures. It shows a typical profile for Nebbiolo with rich fruit, a velvety mouthfeel and textural volume that is delivered with ample blackberry, blackcurrant and spice. The character of this wine is generous and rich. There is plenty of meat on these bones." 01/25

96 Points, Kerin O'Keefe, KerinOKeefe.com: " Aromas of pine forest, dark spice, new leather and hint of truffle form the enticing nose on the impressive 2020 Rio Sordo Riserva. On the palate, taut extremely refined tannins accompany pomegranate, strawberry, citrus and star anise. Drink 2026–2032." 09/24