PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO Riserva Pora Barbaresco 1997

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO Riserva Pora Barbaresco 1997

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO Riserva Pora Barbaresco 1997

THE WINERY – 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.

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 winery

The Produttori del Barbaresco, founded in 1958, now has 51 members and controls more than 100 hectares (250 acres) of premium Nebbiolo vineyards in Barbaresco. Each family is in full control of its land, growing Nebbiolo grapes with centuries old skill and dedication. The vinery produces a Barbaresco D.O.C.G., a blend of Nebbiolo grapes harvested from different vineyards, and a simpler Nebbiolo Langhe suited for earlier consumption.

BARBARESCO PORA

This red grape is most often associated with Piedmont, where it becomes DOCG Barolo and Barbaresco, among others. It’s name comes from Italian for “fog,” which descends over the region at harvest. The fruit also gains a foggy white veil when mature.

Ratings vintage 1997

90Wine Spectator
“Extremely ripe red, yet complex, with cloves and cinnamon. Full-bodied, with ripe and polished tannins and a long finish. A beauty. Best after 2003”

Tasting notes

• Colour: Deep ruby ​​red
• Scent: Fruity with hints of pink berries, licorice and light spice
• Taste: Full, velvety and persistent

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