Barbaresco

For some reason, when we were going over some options, I found myself gravitating toward a 2004 Barbaresco from the producer Paitin (find this wine).

When Nebbiolo’s not for newbies – and toward a general theory of bitter | Dr Vino's wine blog 2009

I had a young Paitin Barbaresco not so long ago, and I remember it just so; as if it is angry for being woken too soon.

When Nebbiolo’s not for newbies – and toward a general theory of bitter | Dr Vino's wine blog 2009

On November 25th, 2009 at 10: 30 pm, Reid wrote: year in and year out, Produttori Barbaresco is the best value Nebbiolo wine out there.

Produttori, Pinon, Ridge, Luzon – popular wine picks from class | Dr Vino's wine blog 2009

Similarly, in Italy, the vineyards that are most famous for Barolo and Barbaresco from the Nebbiolo grape don’t necessarily make great wines from Barbera or Dolcetto or even the best examples of Barbera or Dolcetto.

Of Bicyclettes, terroir, typicité: Over on HuffPo… | Dr Vino's wine blog 2010

So grab a glass of wine, throw another log on the fire, grab a sandwich, channel your inner wine geek, and listen to John opine on the topics of natural wines, zero dosage champagne, some pitfalls of collecting, 2007 vintage for Port and in the Rhone, the nobility of chenin blanc, the Piedmont producer Produttori del Barbaresco and more!

Natural wines, premox, chenin blanc, 07 Port and Rhone – John Gilman | Dr Vino's wine blog 2009

Produttori del Barbaresco, Barberesco, 2005 (about $33): I poured this wine the first day to illustrate tannins.

2009 November | Dr Vino's wine blog 2009

I'll take mine rare with a nice drop of Barbaresco.

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Of course it was a stroke of pure genius to insist from the outset that any member of the cooperative had to consign to the Produttori one hundred percent of his or her Barbaresco production - either you are with us or you are not - was their very realistic approach right from the start in 1958.

Natural wines, premox, chenin blanc, 07 Port and Rhone – John Gilman | Dr Vino's wine blog 2009

I remember during a blind tasting test, guessing one of the six wines to be a 1978 Barolo or Barbaresco, the Master Sommelier moderating made me choose one of the two appellations!

Tasting Bordeaux 2005 blind with Robert Parker | Dr Vino's wine blog 2009

But your point about their relatively low profile and prices in the market in comparison to better-known Barolo and Barbaresco producers is very well-taken, and I think the answer to this question lies on several levels.

Natural wines, premox, chenin blanc, 07 Port and Rhone – John Gilman | Dr Vino's wine blog 2009