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Barbaresco Rio Sordo Riserva Produttori del Barbaresco 2021 (750ML)
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Rio Sordo is a 4.5-hectare cru of calcareous limestone and clay run through with veins of sand, and Produttori del Barbaresco’s 2021 Riserva from it is 100% Nebbiolo. The wine saw 28 days of skin contact, full malolactic fermentation and 30 months in large Slavonian oak botti of 25 to 50 hectoliters. The cru is usually prized for its supple texture; this vintage keeps that grace but adds considerably more muscle. It is aromatic from the first pour, with rose petal, wild raspberry, cedar, tobacco and spice, and the finish is long and fragrant. At 14.5% alcohol, it rests on a dense, fine-grained tannic frame and lively acidity that will need several years to settle. Critics suggest opening it from 2027 and see it lasting into the early 2040s. Set it beside tajarin with butter, braised veal cheeks or roast guinea fowl.
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Country
Italy
Region
Piedmont
Appellation
Barbaresco
Color
Red
Varietal
Nebbiolo
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Critic Reviews
Wine Advocate
95 Points
95 Points, Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The Produttori del Barbaresco 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo is a wine of finesse and measured restraint with a playful and accessible personality. Rio Sordo generally falls among the more delicate and lighter-weight wines in this collection of nine Riservas, often occupying a comfortable middle ground in the tasting lineup. The 2021 vintage underscores those qualities with elegant fruit, graceful structure and a sense of effortless balance. Silky tannins frame a medium- to full-bodied texture, giving the wine extra polish. Sourced from 4.5 hectares of limestone soils, this release was fermented in stainless steel and aged in large oak botti, with a production of 13,300 bottles. Rio Sordo may not seek power, but it delivers charm and remarkable drinkability." 07/26
James Suckling
95 Points
95 Points, Aldo Fiordelli, JamesSuckling.com: "Dark and floral, showing aromas of potpourri combined with dried cherries, tangy pomegranate and a bit of earthy minerality. Almost supple, with medium to full body and a savory palate of candied orange peel. Firm tannins are dusty yet ripe, with refreshing acidity. March 2026 release. Drink or hold." 11/25
Kerin O`Keefe
96 Points
96 Points, Kerin O'Keefe, KerinOKeefe.com: "Eucalyptus, dark spice, dark-skinned berry, iris, camphor and leather aromas come to the forefront on the vividly fragrant 2021 Rio Sordo Riserva from Produttori del Barbaresco. Showing the great intensity that’s a hallmark of the outstanding vintage, the structured palate offers ripe cherry, wild strawberry, orange zest, hazelnut and dark culinary spice alongside firm, well-integrated tannins while fresh acidity keeps it balanced. Drink 2028–2036. Abv: 14.5% Kerin O'Keefe September 2025" 09/25
Antonio Galloni
96 Points
96 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "The 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo marries finesse and power. Open-knit aromatics make a strong first impression. Layered and resonant in the glass, with tons of supporting structure, the Rio Sordo is going to need a few years to come into its own. Crushed rose petal, cedar, spice and tobacco lend notable finesse. The 2021 needs time, but it's got the goods. The explosive, aromatic finish is sublime." 10/25
