TN: 2011 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano

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  • 2011 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco (7/13/2020)
    Two years since my first bottle, and this is much more approachable. It’s still structured, but at least the entry and mid-palate has opened up, and it only clamps down on the finish. It’s now a cat that lets you pick her up, and pat her for a while, then claws your arm to put her down. Another couple of years could be very beneficial. There’s definitely enough fruit to handle a good deal more aging. It’s OK to drink now, if you like a little blood with your pleasure.

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Great visual metaphor with the cat. Probably the best image of Nebbiolo’s feline nature and one I will keep in mind.

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Helpful,info. Thx for posting. I will continue to hold.

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+1. Appreciate the update but I won’t be touching mine for a few years.

Love the cat reference. Non-cat owners might not get it but I understood exactly what you meant and could almost taste that happening with the wine.