Produttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco, Ovello Riserva 1978 Red Vines are farmed meticulously

Vines are farmed meticulously

a little prune perhaps with a savory note on the mid-palate

Primary fermentation in neutral barrels from Burgundy

93 points Vinous / IWC

but it shows more vigor than the 1983 today and will outlive that wine by at least a few years

Produttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco, Ovello Riserva 1978 Red Vines are farmed meticulously2. 0cm 2. 5cm As one of the northernmost sites in Barbaresco, Ovello's clay rich soils and cool northern winds help it retain a "beautiful acidity" that is the key to its survival in long lived vintages like 1978. The 1978 Produttori del Barbaresco Ovello Riserva is a benchmark wine from a legendary Piedmont vintage, frequently rated between 93 and 95 points. It is widely celebrated for its remarkable freshness and longevity, often outperforming other