Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 12 to 32 years from vintage.
vintage12 yrs32 yrs34 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • 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.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1967: Produttori begins single-cru Riserva bottlings

Facts

Producer
Produttori del Barbaresco · visiting guide
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.

Tags

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