Produttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano, 2011 LOIRECOUNT1123 where flor aging creates saline

where flor aging creates saline intensity

eucalyptus and bay-leaf lift

and a gentle earthiness that grounds all the bright fruit

and balanced wines

Francia—formerly known as Cascina Francia—is Giacomo Conterno’s flagship vineyard

Produttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano, 2011 LOIRECOUNT1123 where flor aging creates salineIf you want to understand how powerful Barbaresco can get, start with Montestefano. Its south facing slope soaks up extra heat, giving Produttori del Barbaresco's most full bodied, almost meaty cru, with massive but ripe tannins; people often call it the most Barolo like wine in the range. The 2011 was a warm, generous vintage, which amplifies all of that into a rich, mouth filling bottle that's drinking well now with a good decant. Produttori only