Produttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco Riserva “Rio Sordo”, 2020 CS20230601 where the steep slate slopes

where the steep slate slopes of the Mosel shape every detail

lingering sweetness

and elegance of this iconic Grand Cru vineyard in Gevrey-Chambertin

dried violets

A pale coral pour with real backbone underneath the easy charm

Produttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco Riserva “Rio Sordo”, 2020 CS20230601 where the steep slate slopesAmong the nine single vineyard Riservas released by Produttori del Barbaresco, Rio Sordo is often the most immediately seductive. Its a southwest facing cru with warmer soils and a long track record of producing softer, more accessible expressions of Nebbiolothough soft here is relative. The 2020 vintage offers classic structure, but it's wrapped in darker fruit, silky tannins, and a more generous, almost baritone tone. Produttori needs no