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

  • 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.

  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. 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.

  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 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.

Tags

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