Barbaresco, Produttori del Barbaresco 2022

The 2022 Barbaresco is a pretty rich, heady wine. Dark cherry/plum fruit, cloves, licorice and mocha build as the 2022 shows off its considerable depth. This is one of the few 2022s that is quite resonant texturally. The aromatics could be more lifted and the tannins could use a bit more polish, but those qualities were next to impossible to come by in 2022. The inclusion of some juice from Riserva lots is a great help. All things considered, this is a stellar showing.

Here's a pretty little surprise from Produttori del Barbaresco. The 2022 Langhe Nebbiolo is slender and streamlined in consistency, but it remains surprisingly focused throughout. It shows raisiny flavors of prune and dried fig. The effect is delineated and sharp. The wine is generous, and it offers a lot of bright energy as well, within the context of hot-vintage fruit. This is an ample release of 100,000 bottles.

The 2022 Barbaresco is a jeweled red color and aromatic of ripe raspberry liqueur, fresh cherries, sweet herbs, and pressed flowers. Medium-bodied, it has a slightly broader, rounder shoulder, with ripe tannins and a clean, even finish. It is juicy, and while it might not be as complex as the 2021, it doesn’t feel the alcohol, which is certainly a bit higher in this vintage as well. Drink 2025-2040. (Drink between 2025-2040)