PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO Barbaresco 2020 MAGNUM
PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO – THE HISTORY
Before 1894, Nebbiolo grapes where sold to make Barolo wine or simply labeled «Nebbiolo di Barbaresco». But in 1894, Domizio Cavazza, headmaster of the Royal Enological School of Alba and a Barbaresco resident, created the first cooperative, the «Cantine Sociali», by gathering together nine Barbaresco vineyard owners to make wine in the local castle that he owned. He understood well the differences between the same grape, the Nebbiolo, grown in the different areas of Barolo and Barbaresco and, for the first time, recognized it on the wine label.
The «Cantine Sociali» was closed in the 1930’s because of fascist economic rules. In 1958, the priest of the village of Barbaresco, recognizing that the only way the small properties could survive was by joining their efforts, gathered together nineteen small growers and founded the Produttori del Barbaresco. The first three vintages were made in the church basement, then in the winery built across the square where the Produttori is still located.
United once again, the small growers continued the work started by Domizio Cavazza, producing only Barbaresco wine and enhancing both the reputation of the wine and the village. The proud past of Barbaresco and the dedication of its creators have made the Produttori one of the greatest producers in a great wine-producing area; it…«continues to set some of the highest standards of winemaking for any cooperative in the world». (Robert M. Parker, Jr.; The Wine Advocate, 2-28-90).
BARBARESCO DOCG
Barbaresco DOCG is produced every year from the 100 hectares of vineyards controlled by the Produttori within the appellation, mainly in the Barbaresco village itself.
In the best vintages, when the quality of the grapes is great everywhere, the historical crus are vinified separately and Barbaresco is then produced with the grapes from the remaining vineyards.
In normal vintages, the crus are not produced and their grapes go in the Barbaresco blend, therefore enhancing the quality of the final wine.
Thanks to the variety of vineyards, every year Barbaresco from the “Produttori” is the truest expression of the vintage with great harmony and balanced.
The 2020 is more expressive on the red berry fruits compared to the spice profile of the 2019, with red plums and hints of liquorice and cherries. The core is wonderfully juicy and inviting, with generosity and length. The tannins are beautifully integrated at this young age.
Vintage 2020
Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Vineyard: various vineyards in the DOCG zone
Vineyards size: grapes selected from 100 hectares (250 acres) of estate owned vineyards
Vineyard exposure: south, west, east
Soil: limestone and clay, rich in calcium with sandy veins
Vinification: stainless steel tanks, 30 days on the skin at 28°c (80°f). Pumping over 2-3 times a day
Ageing: 24 months in large oak casks
Longevity: 20/25 years from the vintage
Vineyard owners: 54 growers
Food matches: fresh pasta, meat dishes, particularly lamb and feathered game, mild cheeses
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