In the glass
What it pairs with
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Bollito misto
The cru's power stands up to the boiled-meat platter. -
Braised beef shank
Rich beef matches the firm structure. -
Aged Castelmagno
Salt sharpens the savoury core.
How to serve Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Bollito misto, Braised beef shank, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Montestefano is regarded as the most structured, Barolo-like of the Produttori's cru Riservas.
- 1967 — Produttori begins single-cru Riserva bottlings
Facts
- Producer
- Produttori del Barbaresco
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barbaresco DOCG
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 70 to 130 at retail
- Drinking window
- 12 to 32 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1967
Frequently asked about Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano
What does Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Montestefano is the most Barolo-like of the cooperative's crus, giving the most powerful and tannic of the single-vineyard Riservas.
When should I drink Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano?
Drink 12 to 32 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano?
Bollito misto is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Braised beef shank and Aged Castelmagno. The cru's power stands up to the boiled-meat platter.
What grapes are in Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barbaresco DOCG.