2007 Productori del Barbaresco Piedmont, Italy Nebbiolo

About This Wine

You might call this bottling of Italian Nebbiolo a “Baby Barbaresco.”

It hails from the Barbaresco district of Italy’s Piedmont region, and is crafted from some of the region’s younger vines — meaning the wine is less intense than one would expect from a classic Barbaresco. That’s not a fault; it’s a style choice — and a food-friendly one, at that.

Produttori del Barbaresco is a cooperative of local growers, formed in 1958 by a priest who saw the venture as a means of improving the livelihoods of many families. Today, the cooperative is among the most successful in Italy, and its vintners craft three bottlings of Nebbiolo: this delightful featured selection, a “standard” Barbaresco and a Barbaresco Riserva.

Elegant and lively, the 2007 Produttori del Barbaresco Nebbiolo pairs perfectly with grilled lamb, but it’s perhaps most appropriately served with a plate of pasta topped with rich meat sauce. Some of the best things in life are simple.

About Nebbiolo

Tasting Notes

• Grape Composition:100% Nebbiolo
• Grape Source:Barbaresco District of Italy’s Piedmont Region
• Aromas & Flavors:Black Cherry, Earth, Rose Petals, Leather and Assorted Berries
• Aging Vessels:Assorted Oak Barrels
• When to Drink:Now Through 2015
• Food Pairing Suggestiongrilled lamb, or pasta with a meat sauce.

Member Ratings

Recipes

• 

  Tuscan Style Roasted Game Hens If you're looking for a change from turkey or ham this holiday season, try this easy-to-prepare dish that matches well with both white and red wines. It serves 6... Get The Recipe
  

  Smoked Salmon Penne Pasta In a world of "anything goes" food-and-wine pairing, we're always on the lookout for recipes that match well with either white or red wines. This is one such recipe, and it makes two servings... Get The Recipe