In the glass
What it pairs with
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Brasato al Barolo
The braise meets the cru's deep structure. -
Braised beef cheek
Rich collagen melts against firm tannin. -
Aged Bra cheese
Hard cheese mirrors the mineral grip.
How to serve Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Rabaja
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. Brasato al Barolo, Braised beef cheek, Aged Bra cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Rabaja is one of the most powerful and structured of the Produttori's nine cru Riservas, made only in strong vintages.
- 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 Rabaja
What does Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Rabaja taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. From the powerful Rabaja cru, one of the cooperative's most structured single-vineyard Riservas, built for long ageing.
When should I drink Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Rabaja?
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 Rabaja?
Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Braised beef cheek and Aged Bra cheese. The braise meets the cru's deep structure.
What grapes are in Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Rabaja?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barbaresco DOCG.