2016 barbaresco buying intentions?

[Sh@n A]

With a few 2016s already on the shelves, I have picked out a couple to try: Castello di Nieve, La Ca'Nova Montestefano, Sottimano Pajore, and Produttori Langhe (looking for in-stock barbaresco vs. pre-arrival). Any others that folks would recommend checking out in the < $100? CT has a couple producers it seems difficult to procure in the U.S. (e.g., Olek Bondonio and Giuseppe Cortese).

[joz€f p1nxten]

Picked up a case of Francesco Versio at around 30 EUR per. Used to be winemaker at Giacosa (is he still?). At that price, I thought it worth a try.

[michael ottesen]

La ca' nova Montefico is a good buy too.

[Sh@n A]

La ca' nova Montefico is a good buy too.

Thanks, how does the Montefico vs. Montestefano compare in style? I have generally read the Montestefano is a more structured wine, but have not come across (yet) a more detailed comparison sheet.

[Sh@n A]

Picked up a case of Francesco Versio at around 30 EUR per. Used to be winemaker at Giacosa (is he still?).

From chambers street:
We first met Francesco Versio at Giacosa; he’d started there as cellar master soon after finishing school. As a mutual friend told us, “Bruno recognized Francesco”, meaning that Giacosa thought Francesco was a kindred spirit. When Dante Scaglione left Giacosa, Francesco took over as winemaker. In 2017 he joined Scaglione at Luigi Oddero* – among other temptations, Francesco says that the chance to work with Vigna Rionda was irresistible. One of the other temptations was his new employer’s supportive attitude about Francesco making his own wine; since 2013 he’s been bottling Barbaresco from two tiny family plots, now farmed organically.

[Blair Ridley]

I'm definitely eyeing the 2016s from Moccagatta. I'll probably snag a few bottles from other producers including Sottimano, Cigliuti, Castello di Neive, and Cortese as they roll in too.

[michael ottesen]

The Montefico is more about finesse &
elegance,and as you said The Montestefano
more structured and more for the long haul

[Rob M]

I intend to buy a lot of 2016 Barbaresco (and barolo). The early signs of the vintage are very good. I picked up a bottle of the Produttori 2016 Barbaresco normale a few weeks ago and I think it may be the best version of the Produttori normale to-date. Seriously gorgeous wine and well worth opening one now, really beautiful aromatics. For my palate it is a meaningful step-up from the 2015. I see you picked up a bottle of the Langhe '16 - that is also really beautiful imo but based on my memory the Barbaresco is a step up.

I had a bottle of the '16 Ca Nova Montefico recently as well, which was much more austere than the '16 Produttori normale, but it's definitely a powerhouse of a wine. I did not have them side-by-side, but the '16 produttori normale is showing better for now. I have not had the Montestefano.

[Rory K.]

I'm watching the 2016 Produttori trickle onto California shelves (digitally). If I can find a good price I'll be going for a case of that (which is very, very rare occurrence for me). We'll see if I can push my local Total Wine to order it for something like the 29-31$ price they for the prior vintage. I also really enjoy Ca Nova at that price point. Probably won't buy any other producers

[Sh@n A]

I have had a La Ca'Nova Montestefano and Castello di Verduno so far... and wow. I found the La Ca'Nova to be more dense, restrained, elegant with drying tannins, and the CdV to a more rambunctious, lively wine. Two very different wines, but both great values at $30 IMHO. I give the nudge to the La Ca'Nova, and need to work through other '16s!

[John Morris]

I'm watching the 2016 Produttori trickle onto California shelves (digitally). If I can find a good price I'll be going for a case of that (which is very, very rare occurrence for me). We'll see if I can push my local Total Wine to order it for something like the 29-31$ price they for the prior vintage.

Good luck. It seems to be $35 and up in '16.

[Joe Chanley]

That seemed to be the case with the 15 as well

[Rory K.]

I'm watching the 2016 Produttori trickle onto California shelves (digitally). If I can find a good price I'll be going for a case of that (which is very, very rare occurrence for me). We'll see if I can push my local Total Wine to order it for something like the 29-31$ price they for the prior vintage.

Good luck. It seems to be $35 and up in '16.

I'm optimistic! Right now California is all $39... but my local TW didn't raise the price when they switched from 14 to 15 (they don't list vintage on the site) so it was 28.79 for six or more. They're out of stock now but I'm crossing my fingers when they reup they don't adjust the price...

[mike pobega]

The 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco 'Normale' is crazy good. Just grabbed 6 more. First tine around, $32.95, one week later, $34.95. Same source.


Yes, I Pobega'd it. Don't do that too much (or at all!) with Italian wines....lolol

[Markus S]

The 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco 'Normale' is crazy good. Just grabbed 6 more. First tine around, $32.95, one week later, $34.95. Same source.


Yes, I Pobega'd it. Don't do that too much (or at all!) with Italian wines....lolol

But how much longer will it stay open? By the end of next year, it'll most likely be in a deep slumber.

[Sc0tt F!tzger@ld]

Saw Mike's note...appreciate the early look. I picked up 6 myself.

[Joe Chanley]

Drank one last weekend and agree w Mike. Very solid value at $32.99.

[Nathan Smyth]

From chambers street:

When Dante Scaglione left Giacosa, Francesco took over as winemaker. In 2017 he joined Scaglione at Luigi Oddero...

That sounds like some pretty serious trouble in Paradise.

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[Oliver McCrum]

I'm watching the 2016 Produttori trickle onto California shelves (digitally). If I can find a good price I'll be going for a case of that (which is very, very rare occurrence for me). We'll see if I can push my local Total Wine to order it for something like the 29-31$ price they for the prior vintage.

Good luck. It seems to be $35 and up in '16.

If we compare this with Burgundy pricing...

[John Morris]

I'm watching the 2016 Produttori trickle onto California shelves (digitally). If I can find a good price I'll be going for a case of that (which is very, very rare occurrence for me). We'll see if I can push my local Total Wine to order it for something like the 29-31$ price they for the prior vintage.

Good luck. It seems to be $35 and up in '16.

If we compare this with Burgundy pricing...

Indeed. The PdB normale is still great value, even if it's not the steal it was a $22-$24 a few years back.

[David_K]

I'll try them when I get a chance, but I'm not in any hurry. With the exception of the Produttori crus, these wines don't tend to move that fast.

[R Roberts]

I'll try them when I get a chance, but I'm not in any hurry. With the exception of the Produttori crus, these wines don't tend to move that fast.

When do the Produttori crus typically hit the market?

[John Morris]

I'll try them when I get a chance, but I'm not in any hurry. With the exception of the Produttori crus, these wines don't tend to move that fast.

The normale accounts for about two-thirds of their total production -- 18,500 cases -- so there's usually enough to go around:
http://www.produttoridelbarbaresco.com/ ... barbaresco

[Joe Chanley]

I'll try them when I get a chance, but I'm not in any hurry. With the exception of the Produttori crus, these wines don't tend to move that fast.

When do the Produttori crus typically hit the market?

For reference, the 2014 SVDs came out earlier in 2019.

[mike pobega]

Based on what I tasted two nights ago and finished tonight (Coravin), I think the 2015 Pora and the Paje are not to be missed. I will get 6 of each.
I can't imagine these will be anything in the $56 range though...

[Jeff Vaughan]

Mike, where did you taste the 15 Paje and Pora?

[mike pobega]

Jeff, I am assuming, and probably rightly so that the Pora and Paje (2 of my favorites usually) will be amazing. I did not taste them. Sorry for confusion.

[Laurent Gibet]

Marinacci
Giuseppe Cortese
Rivella Serafino
Cascina delle Rose
Cascina Roccalini
Cascina Luisin

[Ofer Refaeli]

Produttori Barbaresco 2016 normale - I picked up 3 bt. I love it and will buy more. Recommended !

[derekrusalen]

you ever tried 'Marchesi di Barolo' ?

[lleichtman]

Produttori Barbaresco 2016 has shown up on our shelves including several single vineyard designations. Bought half a mixed case.

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Picked up a case of Francesco Versio at around 30 EUR per. Used to be winemaker at Giacosa (is he still?).

From chambers street:
We first met Francesco Versio at Giacosa; he’d started there as cellar master soon after finishing school. As a mutual friend told us, “Bruno recognized Francesco”, meaning that Giacosa thought Francesco was a kindred spirit. When Dante Scaglione left Giacosa, Francesco took over as winemaker. In 2017 he joined Scaglione at Luigi Oddero* – among other temptations, Francesco says that the chance to work with Vigna Rionda was irresistible. One of the other temptations was his new employer’s supportive attitude about Francesco making his own wine; since 2013 he’s been bottling Barbaresco from two tiny family plots, now farmed organically.

I had visited Francesco a couple of times at Giacosa and stayed in touch. He invited me to visit him at Luigi Oddero in 2017. The wines were stunning. Francesco enthusiastically talked about his own small bottling. I would jump at the opportunity to tasty/buy some. Very talented winemaker and a great, enthusiastic person.