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TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco
2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco
After the first sip you immediately know this is a magnificent wine and magnificent vintage. Its this BALANCE, peace of mind, structure and depth. In addition despite its youth you already have a remarkable elegance.
Of course I know our wine cellars are full, of course I know that there are many many good wines on the market right now. Anyway......BUY
94/100
Salute,
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After the first sip you immediately know this is a magnificent wine and magnificent vintage. Its this BALANCE, peace of mind, structure and depth. In addition despite its youth you already have a remarkable elegance.
Of course I know our wine cellars are full, of course I know that there are many many good wines on the market right now. Anyway......BUY
94/100
Salute,
Martin
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
this is gonna be a good release overall from produttori when it rolls around... 2016 normale and 2015 riserva... planning to grab a bunch of both.
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
As I mentioned elsewhere, I had this blind the other day and thought it outstanding.
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
A consensus is emerging . . . . viewtopic.php?f=1&t=164924
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
Just opened my fifth bottle leaving me 13. I just went back for six more. I thought this was closing but when served at the right temperature, this is quite amazing.
- 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco (9/11/2019)
Such a pretty wine; balanced and fragrant. Love the electric cranberry-ruby color. Forthcoming classic fruit with poise and grace. Deftly balanced. Love the silkiness this brings. Cool red fruits. Probably the best Normale I have ever sampled. Just....bought....more---again (93 pts.)
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dear board members,mike pobega wrote: ↑February 4th, 2020, 3:16 pm Just opened my fifth bottle leaving me 13. I just went back for six more. I thought this was closing but when served at the right temperature, this is quite amazing.
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- 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco (9/11/2019)
Such a pretty wine; balanced and fragrant. Love the electric cranberry-ruby color. Forthcoming classic fruit with poise and grace. Deftly balanced. Love the silkiness this brings. Cool red fruits. Probably the best Normale I have ever sampled. Just....bought....more---again (93 pts.)

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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
agreed. Especially when its $35-$45
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
Good notes, keep 'em coming. Still waiting on my bottles and a few mags, too. Happy 'bout that.
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
Just bought a bunch at 35 from wine library...probably open one as soon as they arrive to see if I should go back for more
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
No harm in opening, and day 2 it's even better.AD Northup wrote: ↑February 4th, 2020, 5:54 pm Just bought a bunch at 35 from wine library...probably open one as soon as they arrive to see if I should go back for more
IMNHO, this is the best regular bottling release I've had in my life time. Absolutely stunning wine.
Disclaimer- Of course I sell it, doesn't every good store though???
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
If Produttori is being shipped to Flyover Country, then I ain't seeing it on Free Wine Searcher:
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/prod ... y/2016/usa
All I'm seeing is CT, NY, NJ, DC, FL, IL, CA, and OR.
That might be an artifact of how Free Wine-Searcher censors results, but it's not encouraging.
If you narrow it down to single-state listings, then GA, VA, MO and TX each have a single listing at $45:
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/prod ... 016/usa-ga
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/prod ... 016/usa-va
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/prod ... 016/usa-mo
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/prod ... 016/usa-tx
Three hits in WA:
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/prod ... 016/usa-wa
But nothing in NC, SC, IN, OH, PA, MN, WI, MI, CO, AZ, etc.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/prod ... y/2016/usa
All I'm seeing is CT, NY, NJ, DC, FL, IL, CA, and OR.
That might be an artifact of how Free Wine-Searcher censors results, but it's not encouraging.
If you narrow it down to single-state listings, then GA, VA, MO and TX each have a single listing at $45:
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/prod ... 016/usa-ga
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/prod ... 016/usa-va
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/prod ... 016/usa-mo
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/prod ... 016/usa-tx
Three hits in WA:
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/prod ... 016/usa-wa
But nothing in NC, SC, IN, OH, PA, MN, WI, MI, CO, AZ, etc.
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
Good to do but not necessary. I am using my Coravin right into a small decanter and right into glass.
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
P.S. Best on Day 2
I don´t decant, as I drink wines over 2-3 days.
I don´t decant, as I drink wines over 2-3 days.
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P.S. P.S. good to see that my impressions are confirmed. I also have to to order again. haha
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
I've seen it on the shelves here in Minneapolis for about $45. Meanwhile I just had the 2016 Produttori Langhe Nebbiolo which I thought was outstanding.Nathan Smyth wrote: ↑February 4th, 2020, 9:56 pm If Produttori is being shipped to Flyover Country, then I ain't seeing it on Free Wine Searcher:
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/prod ... y/2016/usa
All I'm seeing is CT, NY, NJ, DC, FL, IL, CA, and OR.
That might be an artifact of how Free Wine-Searcher censors results, but it's not encouraging.
If you narrow it down to single-state listings, then GA, VA, MO and TX each have a single listing at $45:
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/prod ... 016/usa-ga
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/prod ... 016/usa-va
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/prod ... 016/usa-mo
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/prod ... 016/usa-tx
Three hits in WA:
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/prod ... 016/usa-wa
But nothing in NC, SC, IN, OH, PA, MN, WI, MI, CO, AZ, etc.
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
PA state store is still selling the 2015 and 13 & 14 RiservasDaniel McIntosh wrote: ↑February 5th, 2020, 6:30 amI've seen it on the shelves here in Minneapolis for about $45. Meanwhile I just had the 2016 Produttori Langhe Nebbiolo which I thought was outstanding.Nathan Smyth wrote: ↑February 4th, 2020, 9:56 pm If Produttori is being shipped to Flyover Country, then I ain't seeing it on Free Wine Searcher:
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/prod ... y/2016/usa
All I'm seeing is CT, NY, NJ, DC, FL, IL, CA, and OR.
That might be an artifact of how Free Wine-Searcher censors results, but it's not encouraging.
If you narrow it down to single-state listings, then GA, VA, MO and TX each have a single listing at $45:
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/prod ... 016/usa-ga
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/prod ... 016/usa-va
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/prod ... 016/usa-mo
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/prod ... 016/usa-tx
Three hits in WA:
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/prod ... 016/usa-wa
But nothing in NC, SC, IN, OH, PA, MN, WI, MI, CO, AZ, etc.
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
Yep - they've been on the shelves in the well-heated stores, sometimes in direct sun, in the sun since they hit the market.AD Northup wrote: ↑February 5th, 2020, 6:37 am PA state store is still selling the 2015 and 13 & 14 Riservas
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
Not suggesting to buy, just stating that's whats available in PA. Prices are less than appealing anyway.Kevin Porter wrote: ↑February 5th, 2020, 6:40 amYep - they've been on the shelves in the well-heated stores, sometimes in direct sun, in the sun since they hit the market.AD Northup wrote: ↑February 5th, 2020, 6:37 am PA state store is still selling the 2015 and 13 & 14 Riservas
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*Sigh* I am weak........
Anyone in NE Ohio want to go in on a case? I would be in for 3-4
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What does BALANCE stand for?
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I think it’s related to office chair design.
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
hahahaha.........touché
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
BALANCE means when the key elements of a wine are in perfect harmony. Or like I say at tastings or write in TN, "everything is on the right place".
Technically speaking, the key elements of a wine are fruit, acidity, alcohol, tannin and extract.
For me personally, in addition the key elements are structure, depth, freshness, elegance and drinking pleasure. You can also add length, agebility and sensitive oak management etc.
Especially in outstanding vintages like 2016 you taste/feel and understand the word BALANCE, as I drank (not tasted!) several high-ranking wines from Bordeaux and Italy in the last months.
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
I've tried three bottles so far. I found it a bit disjointed with prominent oak notes for several hours after opening in each bottle, but it all comes together on Day 2 and is absolutely singing.
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Surprised at prominent oak notes, I thought this was always fermented in steel and then into old large botti?
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
Yep. Perhaps they were breaking in replacement botti...
Though I have had it twice now, and no oak prominence at all.
Though I have had it twice now, and no oak prominence at all.
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Oak???
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
Well if there isn't any oak, then it's probably just my inability to describe what I am tasting. I just recall fairly strong vanilla notes and gripping tannin, which I generally associate with oak. I will certainly defer to others with more experience.
The second day whatever I am tasting is completely gone or integrated.
The second day whatever I am tasting is completely gone or integrated.
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
Gripping tannin is textbook Nebbiolo
The vanilla is odd though. Never noted that in a Produttori wine.
The vanilla is odd though. Never noted that in a Produttori wine.
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
Rare Wine Compnay just released a Jerobaum offer for the 1990 vintage at $495, for you Produttori fans!
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
I whole-heartedly agree, nothing like watching a Nebbiolo come to life over the course of a couple of days. Also, I'm not really happy with the results of decanting (such as: leaving the wine in the decanter and not just using it to remove sediment) Nebbiolo.Martin Zwick wrote: ↑February 5th, 2020, 3:27 am P.S. Best on Day 2
I don´t decant, as I drink wines over 2-3 days.
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I swore I’d keep my hands off these after opening a bottle of the 2015 about a year ago - just way too closed and tannic. But it was impossible to resist all the enablement here.
All the pieces are there but very closed and tannic over 5 hours. I stuck a Repour in it and came back the next day. The Repour did its job because it took all day (8 more hours) to open up. Destined for greatness, I’m glad I bought a case, but the rest are going to sleep for a decade or more.
All the pieces are there but very closed and tannic over 5 hours. I stuck a Repour in it and came back the next day. The Repour did its job because it took all day (8 more hours) to open up. Destined for greatness, I’m glad I bought a case, but the rest are going to sleep for a decade or more.
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This thread is trying to make me pull the trigger on more, but need to stay strong will all the releases happening/having just happened
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Under $30/bottle at wine.com with a $100 off $300 coupon.AD Northup wrote: ↑February 6th, 2020, 4:27 pm This thread is trying to make me pull the trigger on more, but need to stay strong will all the releases happening/having just happened
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Bunch of enablersDavid Glasser wrote: ↑February 6th, 2020, 4:43 pmUnder $30/bottle at wine.com with a $100 off $300 coupon.AD Northup wrote: ↑February 6th, 2020, 4:27 pm This thread is trying to make me pull the trigger on more, but need to stay strong will all the releases happening/having just happened

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2015 Roses de Jeanne / Cédric Bouchard Champagne Blanc de Noirs La Presle (#1)
1954 Fontanafredda Barbaresco
2015 Ultramarine BdB
2019 WsOTY:
1994 Edmunds St. John Les Côtes Sauvages
2016 P. S. Garcia Grenache Piedra Lisa
2002 Perrier-Jouet Belle Époque
2005 Faja dos Padres Malvasia
2020 WsOTY:
2015 Roses de Jeanne / Cédric Bouchard Champagne Blanc de Noirs La Presle (#1)
1954 Fontanafredda Barbaresco
2015 Ultramarine BdB
2019 WsOTY:
1994 Edmunds St. John Les Côtes Sauvages
2016 P. S. Garcia Grenache Piedra Lisa
2002 Perrier-Jouet Belle Époque
2005 Faja dos Padres Malvasia
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
I already purchased mine from Vin Chicago and Binnys...
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
Its on the shelves up here in the Northeast.
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MacArthur has had it for a few months. Lots of places showing on Wine Searcher.
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
John Preston wrote: ↑February 6th, 2020, 5:27 pmI already purchased mine from Vin Chicago and Binnys...
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is that true of the 2015 Riservas for y'all as well? Ive bought a couple 2016 normale from Envoyer as pre arrivals, but normally around me it hits shelves at the same time as the Riservas
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
Just found a TN on a German wine-board from last november and no mention of oak and certainly not vanilla. They also praised the quality and QPR, in Germany around 30 Euro.
Barbaresco von Produttori Barbaresco 2016
"Im Zalto Universal verkostet: strahlendes transparentes kirschrot; eher ausgeprägte ätherische Nase, rote frische Beeren (insbesondere Himbeere und Preiselbeere), etwas sanfter Pflaumenbrand, mit Luft heller kühler Tabak, dezentes Unterholz, im Hintergrund animierender Hauch Gummi, lädt richtiggehend zum Schnüffeln ein; am Gaumen frische ausgeprägte rote Säure (rote Ribisel), die momentan sogar das ausgeprägte feinkörnige Tannin überdeckt, der Gaumen wird momentan von einem etwas herben aber angenehmen Grundton beherrscht, etwas erdige Mineralität und brauner Kräutertee, dies spiegelt einen schönen Wiederpart zu dem 2.ten etwas likörigen fruchtigen Eindruck am Gaumen wieder, diese drei Komponenten (Säure, likörige Frucht, herbe Mineralik) müssen aber noch zusammenwachsen, Luft und Wärme zeigen aber schön den Weg zur Harmonie, den der Wein nehmen wird, 93 RPunkte
nach 7 Tagen Reifung in 0,25l Flasche: schöne harmonische rote Nase, rote reife Beeren, Kirsch, auch etwas Kirschzuckerln, im Hintergrund schöne frische grüne Kräuternoten, etwas Gummi; am Gaumen frische rotbeerige Säure, feinkörniges Tannin, mittelgewichtiger Körper, schöner aromatischer Gaumen, frisch, rotbeerig, etwas grüne Kräutertöne, dezente Kirschnote im Nachhall, feine Länge, zeigt eine schöne Harmonie nach 7 Tagen, trotz der Jugend schon sehr süffig."
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Barbaresco von Produttori Barbaresco 2016
"Im Zalto Universal verkostet: strahlendes transparentes kirschrot; eher ausgeprägte ätherische Nase, rote frische Beeren (insbesondere Himbeere und Preiselbeere), etwas sanfter Pflaumenbrand, mit Luft heller kühler Tabak, dezentes Unterholz, im Hintergrund animierender Hauch Gummi, lädt richtiggehend zum Schnüffeln ein; am Gaumen frische ausgeprägte rote Säure (rote Ribisel), die momentan sogar das ausgeprägte feinkörnige Tannin überdeckt, der Gaumen wird momentan von einem etwas herben aber angenehmen Grundton beherrscht, etwas erdige Mineralität und brauner Kräutertee, dies spiegelt einen schönen Wiederpart zu dem 2.ten etwas likörigen fruchtigen Eindruck am Gaumen wieder, diese drei Komponenten (Säure, likörige Frucht, herbe Mineralik) müssen aber noch zusammenwachsen, Luft und Wärme zeigen aber schön den Weg zur Harmonie, den der Wein nehmen wird, 93 RPunkte
nach 7 Tagen Reifung in 0,25l Flasche: schöne harmonische rote Nase, rote reife Beeren, Kirsch, auch etwas Kirschzuckerln, im Hintergrund schöne frische grüne Kräuternoten, etwas Gummi; am Gaumen frische rotbeerige Säure, feinkörniges Tannin, mittelgewichtiger Körper, schöner aromatischer Gaumen, frisch, rotbeerig, etwas grüne Kräutertöne, dezente Kirschnote im Nachhall, feine Länge, zeigt eine schöne Harmonie nach 7 Tagen, trotz der Jugend schon sehr süffig."
93/100
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
Haven’t seen any 2016 Riservas, don’t think they’re released yet.Mattstolz wrote: ↑February 6th, 2020, 7:33 pmJohn Preston wrote: ↑February 6th, 2020, 5:27 pmI already purchased mine from Vin Chicago and Binnys...
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JPis that true of the 2015 Riservas for y'all as well? Ive bought a couple 2016 normale from Envoyer as pre arrivals, but normally around me it hits shelves at the same time as the Riservas
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
Martin, I agree that it's a great wine and a great QPR. I only posted to say that my bottles have taken rather significant time to reach that point, as opposed to being great from the first sip.
I have willing conceded that I struggle describing tasting notes. I am new here and relatively new to drinking wine. It's probably a combination of tobacco, tea, clove, anise, which are all regularly noted on cellar tracker and elsewhere, that my nose/palate is oversimplifying to vanilla and oak. Whatever it is, I agree that is comes into perfect balance by day two.
I hope we both get to enjoy several more bottles as I think this is going to be stunning with age.![cheers [cheers.gif]](./images/smilies/cheers.gif)
I have willing conceded that I struggle describing tasting notes. I am new here and relatively new to drinking wine. It's probably a combination of tobacco, tea, clove, anise, which are all regularly noted on cellar tracker and elsewhere, that my nose/palate is oversimplifying to vanilla and oak. Whatever it is, I agree that is comes into perfect balance by day two.
I hope we both get to enjoy several more bottles as I think this is going to be stunning with age.
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
I'm considering buying a few bottles to drink, but what do people think about the price evolution of this bottle over time?
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
If you’re contemplating buying now vs. in a year or so, I doubt there will be much change unless someone rates it 98-100 points, but most critics have already weighed in. Longer-term, as they increase in age and scarcity, retail prices on Wine Searcher seem to jump at ~30 years.Fred Davis wrote: ↑February 7th, 2020, 7:55 am I'm considering buying a few bottles to drink, but what do people think about the price evolution of this bottle over time?
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
That's good to know. It's interesting how the price will be higher at very old age (due to scarcity) than it will be at peak drinking time (say around 10 years).David Glasser wrote: ↑February 7th, 2020, 8:24 amIf you’re contemplating buying now vs. in a year or so, I doubt there will be much change unless someone rates it 98-100 points, but most critics have already weighed in. Longer-term, as they increase in age and scarcity, retail prices on Wine Searcher seem to jump at ~30 years.Fred Davis wrote: ↑February 7th, 2020, 7:55 am I'm considering buying a few bottles to drink, but what do people think about the price evolution of this bottle over time?
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Re: TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE
Per Wine Spectator: 7,500 cases imported.
How many cases have WBers bought?
How many cases have WBers bought?

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