{"product_id":"produttori-del-barbaresco-ovello-riserva-2020-mg-15-l","title":"Produttori del Barbaresco Ovello Riserva 2020 MG","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom one of Barbaresco’s most revered cooperatives, the Produttori del Barbaresco Ovello Riserva 2020 in magnum format is a powerful yet finely etched expression of Nebbiolo. Sourced from the historic Ovello cru, this Riserva marries chiselled structure with impressive mid-palate depth, earning 95 points from Vinøs and high praise from critics. Bottled in 1.5 L, it is built not only for immediate fascination but for long-term evolution in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2020 Ovello Riserva shows a vibrant, translucent ruby garnet typical of Nebbiolo, with a slightly paler rim that hints at its classic, ageworthy style. The nose is initially restrained but quickly unfurls layers of graphite, crushed stones, dried herbs and cedar, followed by notes of sour cherry, rose petals, blood orange zest and a touch of anise and tobacco as it opens in the glass.\n\nOn the palate, this Barbaresco is firm, linear and focused, as Ovello so often is, yet the 2020 vintage brings striking concentration and depth through the mid-palate. Red and dark cherry, cranberry and pomegranate tones are wrapped in fine, chalky tannins with a saline, mineral edge. The acidity is vibrant and mouthwatering, lending great precision and length, while subtle notes of spice, tea leaf and dried flowers linger on a long, structured finish. In magnum, this wine has excellent aging potential: it will begin to drink beautifully after 5–7 years from vintage and should continue to develop complexity for 15–25 years or more under proper cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes for Ovello Riserva come from the Ovello cru, one of Barbaresco’s most historic and elevated sites, lying on predominantly calcareous-clay and marl soils with excellent drainage and a relatively cool, breezy exposure. This terroir naturally promotes slow ripening, high acidity and a taut, linear style of Nebbiolo. Produttori del Barbaresco works with member growers who farm these parcels using careful, quality-focused viticulture, with hand-harvesting to ensure optimal selection of bunches at peak ripeness. In the cellar, Nebbiolo grapes are traditionally vinified with an extended maceration on the skins to extract fine tannins, color and aromatics, followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks. The Riserva wines are then aged for an extended period—typically around 30 months—in large neutral Slavonian oak botti, preserving the purity of fruit and the signature mineral profile of Ovello, before further refinement in bottle, with this magnum format offering even slower, more graceful maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis structured yet nuanced Barbaresco pairs beautifully with classic Piedmontese dishes such as braised veal shank (ossobuco), brasato al Barolo-style braised beef, tajarin pasta with truffle, and rich mushroom or game ragùs. It also complements roasted lamb, duck, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, mature goat cheeses and truffled risottos, where its acidity and tannin cut through richness while the complex aromatics echo earthy and savory flavors. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) to highlight its aromatic finesse; for young vintages like 2020, especially in magnum, decanting for 1.5–3 hours is recommended to allow the graphite, stone and dried herb notes to blossom and the texture to soften.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduttori del Barbaresco is one of Italy’s benchmark cooperatives and a reference point for Nebbiolo lovers worldwide. Founded in its modern form in 1958 (with roots reaching back to an original growers’ cooperative created in 1894), it unites dozens of small growers in and around the village of Barbaresco, allowing them to pool top-quality fruit from some of the appellation’s finest crus. Over the decades, Produttori has become especially renowned for its single-vineyard Riserva bottlings—like Ovello—which showcase the distinct character of each Barbaresco cru with uncompromising traditional winemaking. Regularly lauded by international critics and collectors, the estate is widely regarded as offering some of the greatest quality-to-value ratios in Piedmont, and its wines are considered essential benchmarks for the Barbaresco region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Produttori del Barbaresco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252771148113,"sku":"PS-15570408472956","price":131.43,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/ProduttoriBarbarescoOvelloRiserva2019_109f258e-039e-4de2-8a30-f6fbb81e504a.png?v=1783446646","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/produttori-del-barbaresco-ovello-riserva-2020-mg-15-l","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}