Produttori del Barbaresco Rabaja 2021 750ml

Product Info

98pts Wine Spectator
"There’s a core of cherry, raspberry, rose, earth and eucalyptus in this powerful yet reserved Barbaresco. Flashes of orange peel and amaro emerge as the vivid acidity kicks in. The tannins are accordingly dense, and this shuts down on the finish today. Nevertheless, there’s a majesty to this red and the sense of a thoroughbred waiting to emerge. Best from 2030 through 2050. 1,900 cases made, 900 cases imported."- Bruce Sanderson

Terroir
Sourced from the celebrated Rabajà cru, this Riserva comes from one of the most iconic vineyard sites in all of Barbaresco. Situated on steep slopes just south of the village of Barbaresco, Rabajà is prized for its ideal exposure, calcareous marl soils, and ability to produce Nebbiolo of extraordinary depth, structure, and finesse. Often regarded as one of the appellation’s benchmark crus, Rabajà combines power and elegance in a way few vineyards can match. The exceptional 2021 vintage yielded wines of remarkable concentration, precision, and aging potential.

Winemaking & Technical Notes
Produced only in outstanding vintages, Produttori del Barbaresco’s single-vineyard Riservas represent some of the purest expressions of Barbaresco terroir. The wine is crafted using traditional methods that emphasize vineyard character over winemaking influence, with extended aging designed to allow the structure and complexity of Nebbiolo to develop fully. The result is a wine that showcases Rabajà’s distinctive combination of intensity, refinement, and longevity.

Tasting Notes
Brilliant garnet in the glass, the 2021 opens with captivating aromas of red cherry, raspberry, rose petal, blood orange, and wild herbs layered with notes of anise, tea leaf, and crushed stone. The palate is both powerful and remarkably precise, delivering concentrated red fruit framed by finely woven tannins and vibrant acidity. Layers of licorice, tobacco, earth, and mineral complexity emerge with air, leading to a long, seamless finish marked by exceptional depth, balance, and persistence.

Food Pairing & Service
A classic expression of Nebbiolo, this wine pairs beautifully with braised short ribs, osso buco, truffle dishes, roast game, mushroom risotto, and aged cheeses. Its structure and complexity make it particularly suited to rich Northern Italian cuisine. Decant for one to two hours in its youth and serve slightly below room temperature to fully appreciate its aromatic detail and depth.

Cellaring Potential
Built for decades of evolution, the 2021 Rabajà Riserva possesses the structure and balance to age gracefully for 20–30+ years. Over time, its vibrant fruit and floral notes will give way to increasingly complex layers of dried rose, leather, tar, forest floor, and savory spice while retaining the elegance and precision that have made Rabajà one of Barbaresco’s most revered crus.