2015 Produttori del Barbaresco Ovello Riserva Barbaresco

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The Produttori del Barbaresco 2015 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello has a very distinct character that is expressed in terms of its fine but present tannic structure and its somewhat fragile primary fruit. The Ovello dives straight into those ephemeral Nebbiolo aromas with an emphasis on licorice, tar, blue flower and campfire ash. If you consider this timeline of Riservas, this wine brings us through that magic threshold in which Nebbiolo starts to show its unique aromatic appeal and mystique. This is always one of my favorites in this series of nine. Production is 18,741 bottles.
96 points
Monica Larner - Wine Advocate (July 2020)

One of the stand outs in this range, the 2015 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello shows the energy and tension that are so typical of this site, but with a slightly riper profile than is the norm. Then again, we are talking about 2015. Although perhaps not the most classic expression of Ovello, the Produttori's 2015 is very nicely done. Best of all, it will drink well with just a few more years in bottle. This is an especially heady, exotic Ovello Barbaresco that needs to shed some baby fat, its considerable appeal today notwithstanding.
95 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

Sandy earthy stuff, spice box, strawberry and red cherry, very firm and grippy, almost like licking limestone and sand, plenty of chew, kind of tense as at now, but fine potential for the cellar. Raw almond grip on a red fruited and earthy finish. Energy here, to come.
95 points
Gary Walsh - The Wine Front

Very earthy and elemental, savoury through and through, bergamot tea and rose water, cherry juice and dried herbs. Palate and bouquet in harmonious agreement, a wave of flavour kept shy of medium weight but plundering the palate with grip and tension. Etna-like tannin rippling with pumice and crushed rock, sparkling minerality. An immense wine of pleasure, strictness and detail.
96 points
Mike Bennie - The Wine Front