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Produttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo, 2013

Red Wine from Piedmont, Italy
by Produttori del Barbaresco
$109.99
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Rio Sordo is the most approachable of Produttori del Barbaresco's crus: smooth, full-bodied and round, with soft tannins and dark cherry and truffle character. The 2013 is a classic, structured vintage, which gives this normally easygoing wine a little more grip, freshness and staying power. It's already drinking nicely with a decant but has the balance to develop further. Produttori bottles these Riservas only in vintages worthy of the extra aging. A welcoming yet serious Barbaresco.

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Antonio Galloni

93 points

"The 2013 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo is one of the more gracious, approachable wines in this range. Medium in body, yet deep and beautifully resonant, the 2013 has so much to offer. It should open up a bit earlier than most of the other 2013s in the range. Succulent dark cherry, plum, tobacco, mint, licorice and lavender grace the effortless finish." —Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

95 points

"The delightful 2013 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo is fourth on a scale of nine wines in terms of growing structure and power. This is the middle-point wine. You will immediately notice that the texture of this single-vineyard expression is increasingly thicker and pastier. The bouquet delivers opulent tones of blackberry and ripe cherry in thick and succulent waves. Yet, like the Pora, Pajè and Ovello expressions, the Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo is also a more accessible wine. You can save it for longer cellar aging, but you could also opt to serve it in the near or medium term. It offers both immediate pleasure and long-term potential." —Monica Larner

Wine Spectator

94 points

"This is supple and full of cherry and berry flavors, focused by vibrant acidity. Firm tannins follow up, yet this remains elegant and really stretches out on the long aftertaste. Best from 2023 through 2036."

Kerin O'Keefe

97 points

"Enticing scents of wild berry, rose, baking spice and balsamic aromas come together in the glass. Juicy and full-bodied, the flavorsome palate shows succulent Morello cherry, cranberry, licorice and ground white pepper alongside a backbone of vibrant acidity and firm, polished tannins. It’s already exceptional but will benefit with more aging. Drink 2020–2038." —Kerin O'Keefe

More about Produttori del Barbaresco

Cooperative founded in 1958 with 51 members farming nearly 100 hectares of Nebbiolo in Barbaresco. From humble church basement beginnings, they now produce over 500,000 bottles annually, including nine single-vineyard cuvées. Real Barbaresco from the producers who saved the region's soul.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Nebbiolo

  • Vintage

    2013

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Braised short ribs, tagliatelle al ragu, or aged Toma.

Tasting Profile

Round and full-bodied with dark fruit and soft tannins, plus the freshness of a classic vintage. Drinking well now.

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