Barbaresco Rio Sordo Riserva DOCG 2021

Produttori del Barbaresco | Piedmont
Produttori del Barbaresco s.a.c. | Via Torino 54 | IT 12050 Barbaresco

05133521 · 0,75 l · 76,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Rio Sordo stands alone. It is the southernmost vineyard of the Produttori del Barbaresco, a narrow strip stretching from north to south and bordering the municipality of Treiso to the west. The soils are light in colour, low in limestone and airy – quite unlike the clay-rich slopes to the north or the limestone-rich sites in the centre. And it is precisely this 'less' that leads to a 'more': silkiness. Tannins that never overwhelm, but rather accompany the wine. A surface that seduces before revealing its depth. The winemaking process is the same as for all Produttori del Barbaresco vineyards: 28 days' maceration, more than thirty months in Slavonian oak barrels, and a year in the bottle. First vinified as a single vineyard in 1978 – at a time when the world was just beginning to take Barbaresco seriously.

2021 has transformed the familiar character of Rio Sordo. Influenced by the small, concentrated harvest and the cool autumn, this vineyard has developed an unusual depth of complexity. Rose petals, cedar wood, spices, tobacco – the aromatic spectrum is multi-layered and persistent, and the final of this cru is surprisingly expressive. The silkiness is there; beneath it lies a structure that takes time to develop but is well worth the wait. A Rio Sordo that surprises – not in spite of its origins, but because of them. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo is a wine of finesse and measured restraint with a playful and accessible personality. Rio Sordo generally falls among the more delicate and lighter-weight wines in this collection of nine Riservas, often occupying a comfortable middle ground in the tasting lineup. The 2021 vintage underscores those qualities with elegant fruit, graceful structure and a sense of effortless balance. Silky tannins frame a medium- to full-bodied texture, giving the wine extra polish. Sourced from 4.5 hectares of limestone soils, this release was fermented in stainless steel and aged in large oak botti." Wine Advocate

"Dark and floral, with aromas of potpourri combined with dried cherries, tangy pomegranate and a hint of earthy minerality. Almost velvety, with a medium to full body and a tangy flavour of candied orange peel. The firm tannins are dusty yet ripe, with a refreshing acidity." James Suckling

"Dense and even angular, with a smouldering core of black cherries and blackberries, overshadowed by notes of iron and undergrowth. Fresh and harmonious despite a wave of broad tannins on the finish, which seems to go on and on." Wine Spectator

"The Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo 2021 combines finesse and power. Open, expansive aromas make a strong first impression. The Rio Sordo is complex and resonant in the glass, with plenty of supportive structure, and will need a few years to come into its own. Crushed rose petals, cedarwood, spices and tobacco lend it remarkable finesse. The 2021 needs time, but it has what it takes. The explosive, aromatic finish is magnificent." Vinous