Coming Soon - 2021 Produttori del Barbaresco Paje Riserva Barbaresco

Pajè is in a small bowl facing South/West and it lies between the village itself and the famous Asili vineyard. The vineyard is slightly lower in altitude and more open to the Tanaro River influence, resulting in a cooler microclimate. The soil is limestone with a high calcium level and as a result the wine combines elegance and complexity with intense tannins; it is never shy in acidity. Pajè appears sharper and brighter in its first years, with lovely youthful fruit and flowery notes, almost minty in cooler vintages and is particularly attractive after some ageing, when the wine still retains a fruitful and fresh palate.

Other Reviews...
From a two-hectare site rooted in limestone soils, the Produttori del Barbaresco 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Pajè reveals pretty blue fruit nuances followed by an earthy-mineral side marked by iris root, violet and a distinctive hint of rusty nail. The themes here are primarily floral and mineral, with the vineyard's natural finesse emerging clearly through the wine's layered aromatic profile. In this exceptional vintage, the intensity and elegance are elevated another notch. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in large oak botti, this release totals 13,300 bottles and beautifully captures the refined character that has long distinguished Pajè. Drink 2027-2048.
95 points
Monica Larner - Rober Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Pajè is deep, dense wine. Strong spice and balsamic notes wrap around a core of dark-toned fruit. A brooding, packed powerhouse, the Pajè needs a number of years to be at its most expressive. This is classic Pajè all way, dialed up to eleven. Time in the glass brings out the wine's complex, dynamic personality and overall breadth. Drink 2027-2041.
96 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

Stunning depth on the nose of this complex red, showing dried violets and roses, intoxicating balsamic, strawberries, cherries and a distinctive leafy lightness with a whiff of mint. Elegant on the attack, with ripe, velvety and tightly knit tannins. Extracted and savory with refreshing acidity, showing stony minerality and licorice in the very persistent, multilayered finish. March 2026 release. It will last for decades. Drink or hold.
98 points
Aldo Fiordelli - JamesSuckling.com

The 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Pajé pours a jeweled red color and remains somewhat reserved at this early stage. Aromas of orange peel, powdery floral perfume, ripe pomegranate, and baked earth emerge gradually from the glass. Medium-bodied, it has focused acidity and a more linear feel, with fine-grained tannins and a balanced, floating finish that carries a noble elegance. Roughly 13,333 bottles were produced. Drink 2027-2047.
96 points
Audrey Frick - JebDunnuck.com