Produttori del Barbaresco – Barbaresco Riserva Ovello 2004 – Piedmont Italy

Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Ovello 2004 is a classic Nebbiolo from one of Barbaresco's most respected crus. Produced in an outstanding traditional vintage, it combines intense fruit, powerful structure, and remarkable complexity with the long-lived character for which Ovello is renowned.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
• Region: Barbaresco DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
• Vineyard: Ovello
• Vintage: 2004
• Vineyard Size: 20.3 hectares (50 acres)
• Exposure: South-West and South-East
• Soil: Limestone and clay rich in calcium with sandy veins
• Vinification: Extended skin contact fermentation with completed malolactic fermentation
• Aging: 36 months in large oak barrels followed by extended bottle aging
• Longevity: 20–25+ years from the vintage
• Style: Barbaresco Riserva

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Full-bodied
• Fruit: Bright red cherry, raspberry, red currant
• Savory: Rose petals, earth, dried herbs, spice
• Structure: Powerful tannins, vibrant acidity, very long finish

The 2004 growing season was remarkably balanced and uneventful, allowing Nebbiolo to ripen slowly and evenly. Warm days and cool nights throughout September produced wines of exceptional aromatic complexity and precision. Ovello displays intense fruit, classic Nebbiolo structure, and the refined power that characterizes great traditional Barbaresco. Built for the long term, it continues to reward patient cellaring.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Produced from the historic Ovello cru, one of Barbaresco's most celebrated vineyards
• Crafted in the outstanding and highly age-worthy 2004 vintage
• Combines powerful structure with elegance, complexity, and classic Nebbiolo character

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Fresh pasta with truffles
• Roast lamb
• Feathered game dishes
• Mild aged cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Lovers of traditional Barbaresco
✓ Fans of mature, complex Nebbiolo
✓ Collectors seeking classic Piedmont vintages
✕ Not ideal if you prefer soft, fruit-forward reds