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2016 barbaresco buying intentions?
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).
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Re: 2016 barbaresco buying intentions?
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.
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Re: 2016 barbaresco buying intentions?
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.
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Re: 2016 barbaresco buying intentions?
From chambers street:joz€f p1nxten wrote: ↑August 29th, 2019, 9:43 am Picked up a case of Francesco Versio at around 30 EUR per. Used to be winemaker at Giacosa (is he still?).
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.
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Re: 2016 barbaresco buying intentions?
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.
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Re: 2016 barbaresco buying intentions?
The Montefico is more about finesse &
elegance,and as you said The Montestefano
more structured and more for the long haul
elegance,and as you said The Montestefano
more structured and more for the long haul
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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.
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.
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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
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Re: 2016 barbaresco buying intentions?
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!
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Good luck. It seems to be $35 and up in '16.Rory K. wrote: ↑August 29th, 2019, 7:41 pm I'm watching the 2016 Produttori trickle onto California shelves (digitally). If I can find a good price I'll be going for a case of that (which is very, very rare occurrence for me). We'll see if I can push my local Total Wine to order it for something like the 29-31$ price they for the prior vintage.
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Re: 2016 barbaresco buying intentions?
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...John Morris wrote: ↑September 3rd, 2019, 8:10 pmGood luck. It seems to be $35 and up in '16.Rory K. wrote: ↑August 29th, 2019, 7:41 pm I'm watching the 2016 Produttori trickle onto California shelves (digitally). If I can find a good price I'll be going for a case of that (which is very, very rare occurrence for me). We'll see if I can push my local Total Wine to order it for something like the 29-31$ price they for the prior vintage.
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Re: 2016 barbaresco buying intentions?
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
Yes, I Pobega'd it. Don't do that too much (or at all!) with Italian wines....lolol
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But how much longer will it stay open? By the end of next year, it'll most likely be in a deep slumber.mike pobega wrote: ↑September 11th, 2019, 3:37 pm 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
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Saw Mike's note...appreciate the early look. I picked up 6 myself.
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Drank one last weekend and agree w Mike. Very solid value at $32.99.
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That sounds like some pretty serious trouble in Paradise.
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Re: 2016 barbaresco buying intentions?
If we compare this with Burgundy pricing...John Morris wrote: ↑September 3rd, 2019, 8:10 pmGood luck. It seems to be $35 and up in '16.Rory K. wrote: ↑August 29th, 2019, 7:41 pm I'm watching the 2016 Produttori trickle onto California shelves (digitally). If I can find a good price I'll be going for a case of that (which is very, very rare occurrence for me). We'll see if I can push my local Total Wine to order it for something like the 29-31$ price they for the prior vintage.
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Re: 2016 barbaresco buying intentions?
Indeed. The PdB normale is still great value, even if it's not the steal it was a $22-$24 a few years back.Oliver McCrum wrote: ↑September 12th, 2019, 11:45 amIf we compare this with Burgundy pricing...John Morris wrote: ↑September 3rd, 2019, 8:10 pmGood luck. It seems to be $35 and up in '16.Rory K. wrote: ↑August 29th, 2019, 7:41 pm I'm watching the 2016 Produttori trickle onto California shelves (digitally). If I can find a good price I'll be going for a case of that (which is very, very rare occurrence for me). We'll see if I can push my local Total Wine to order it for something like the 29-31$ price they for the prior vintage.
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Re: 2016 barbaresco buying intentions?
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.
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Re: 2016 barbaresco buying intentions?
The normale accounts for about two-thirds of their total production -- 18,500 cases -- so there's usually enough to go around:
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Re: 2016 barbaresco buying intentions?
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...
I can't imagine these will be anything in the $56 range though...
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Mike, where did you taste the 15 Paje and Pora?
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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.
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Produttori Barbaresco 2016 normale - I picked up 3 bt. I love it and will buy more. Recommended !
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Produttori Barbaresco 2016 has shown up on our shelves including several single vineyard designations. Bought half a mixed case.
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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.Sh@n A wrote: ↑August 29th, 2019, 10:07 amFrom chambers street:joz€f p1nxten wrote: ↑August 29th, 2019, 9:43 am Picked up a case of Francesco Versio at around 30 EUR per. Used to be winemaker at Giacosa (is he still?).
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.
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Re: 2016 barbaresco buying intentions?
Can anyone please explain the difference between Giuseppe Cortese Rabaja and the Riserva? I have read online the Riserva has nearly 2x the barrel aging (40 months vs 22 months for the normale, and the Riserva is only made in the best years - it looks like 2016, 2013, and 2011 are the most recent vintages). Are the Riservas more oaky? Is the fruit quality a big step up (even in a 2016)? Is either bottle perceived to be better/worse QPR? I thought this thread on the Riserva was helpful/informative for comparing, what I assume is the Giuseppe style versus Produttori: https://wineberserkers.com/forum/viewto ... e#p2385947
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Let me speak further about the 2016 Produttori Barbaresco.
It's hauntingly good. I can't stop thinking of it and in my life, this has only happened maybe 3 times.
Crazy huh?
I bought a case more.
It's hauntingly good. I can't stop thinking of it and in my life, this has only happened maybe 3 times.
Crazy huh?
I bought a case more.
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Sounds like the Gold Seal of endorsements!mike pobega wrote: ↑September 27th, 2019, 4:33 pm Let me speak further about the 2016 Produttori Barbaresco.
It's hauntingly good. I can't stop thinking of it and in my life, this has only happened maybe 3 times.
Crazy huh?
I bought a case more.
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Didn't find this previously, but some more information here:Sh@n A wrote: ↑September 27th, 2019, 3:44 pm Can anyone please explain the difference between Giuseppe Cortese Rabaja and the Riserva? I have read online the Riserva has nearly 2x the barrel aging (40 months vs 22 months for the normale, and the Riserva is only made in the best years - it looks like 2016, 2013, and 2011 are the most recent vintages). Are the Riservas more oaky? Is the fruit quality a big step up (even in a 2016)? Is either bottle perceived to be better/worse QPR? I thought this thread on the Riserva was helpful/informative for comparing, what I assume is the Giuseppe style versus Produttori: https://wineberserkers.com/forum/viewto ... e#p2385947
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Re: 2016 barbaresco buying intentions?
modest intentions. Not actively chasing anything, but might pick up the odd bottle in time, or if we head over to Italy next year.
I'm in the nice position that I've got a good amount of nebbiolo in the cellar already, so no huge urgency to top it up.
I'm in the nice position that I've got a good amount of nebbiolo in the cellar already, so no huge urgency to top it up.
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In general I'd not recommend them. We've had some good older bottles from when negociants ruled, and they were a big negociant. These days I find neither interest or value in their wines. Very tourism focused at the winery as well. I'd love to see a resurgence, as they still hold a good memory for the prior wines.
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2016 barbaresco buying intentions? Thoughts on Nada Fiorenzo, Cascina Luisin
I’m looking to make an order for some 2016 barbaresco from the Langhe but will be buying blind as wont have chance to taste first.
Does anyone have any experience with wines from Nada Fiorenzo and Cascina Luisin? I’ll also throw Cantina Del Pino into the ring as well. There are hardly any notes on CT for 2016 and so any experience folks may have, overview of critical response, views of accessibility vs aging would be well appreciated!
In general I lean traditional with my Nebbiolo, and am buying to hold though I will probably pop a couple early to try out. Thanks!
Does anyone have any experience with wines from Nada Fiorenzo and Cascina Luisin? I’ll also throw Cantina Del Pino into the ring as well. There are hardly any notes on CT for 2016 and so any experience folks may have, overview of critical response, views of accessibility vs aging would be well appreciated!
In general I lean traditional with my Nebbiolo, and am buying to hold though I will probably pop a couple early to try out. Thanks!
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None. We declared "Done" with the 2013 vintage and have stuck to it.
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Most expensive, most reknown/globally recognized because "best" can be matter of opinion.
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The following list gives a reasonably good idea of Barolo (excluding Barbaresco), the region I am mainly interested in: https://www.wine-searcher.com/regions-b ... texpensive. Not that it really matters to me...
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Thank you.joz€f p1nxten wrote: ↑October 16th, 2019, 6:39 amThe following list gives a reasonably good idea of Barolo (excluding Barbaresco), the region I am mainly interested in: https://www.wine-searcher.com/regions-b ... texpensive. Not that it really matters to me...
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Re: 2016 barbaresco buying intentions?
Looks like K&L isn’t getting the 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco in stock until Feb at 39.99 a bottle. Sounds like a must try wine, I’ll have to look around!
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Re: 2016 barbaresco buying intentions?
Happy to be able to buy it at my local supermarket @ 20 Euros vat includedJohn Morris wrote: ↑September 12th, 2019, 11:48 amIndeed. The PdB normale is still great value, even if it's not the steal it was a $22-$24 a few years back.
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Glad I grabbed them when I did. I have a cool 13.MikeVenezia wrote: ↑October 16th, 2019, 7:19 am Looks like K&L isn’t getting the 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco in stock until Feb at 39.99 a bottle. Sounds like a must try wine, I’ll have to look around!
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