1989 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Moccagatta

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  4/25/2023 - forceberry wrote: 96 Points

  The fruit is sourced from the Muncagota vineyard (the historic name under which the current vintages of this wine are bottled). Released only after a minimum of four years of aging. Bottle #2,754 of total 13,850 bottles. Lot number L3-140. 14% alcohol.
  
  Somewhat translucent blood-red color with a pale brick-orange rim. The nose feels open, fragrant and very attractive with complex, somewhat tertiary aromas of dark plummy fruit and salty liquorice powder, some red cherry tones, a little bit of old leather, light sweet notes of dark forest fruits, a hint of licorice root, a touch of gravelly minerality and a whiff of pine tar. A thoroughly classic aged Nebbiolo nose. The wine feels sinewy, moderately concentrated and even somewhat dense on the palate with a quite full body and intense, ripe yet savory flavors of fresh dark fruits, some tobacco, a little bit of licorice root, light aged notes old old leather and wizened red fruits, a hint of gravelly minerality and a touch of blood. The tannins feel very ample but also ripe and quite resolved, so they contribute more to the rich, densely textured mouthfeel, while most of the structure relies on the quite high acidity. The finish is long, savory and somewhat grippy with a complex and quite intense aftertaste of ripe red fruits, some licorice root, a little bit of old leather, light gravelly mineral tones, a hint of dried dark berries and a touch of tar.
  
  A very impressive, wonderfully complex and eminently attractive Nebbiolo with quite a bit of tertiary action. However, the wine doesn't feel at all old and it doesn't suffer from any oxidative elements - only some of the fruit flavors have evolved into that more savory, earthy and leathery end of the spectrum. Also the tannins seem to have resolved quite wonderfully, yet contributing quite a bit to the firmness and chewy texture of the wine, without making it tough or noticeably grippy. In our vertical of 2004-1989 Produttori Riservas, this was easily among the most impressive wines we tasted - but also among some of the most evolved wines as well. Even if many wines felt like they could keep on aging for years - decades, even - it feels like the potential for further development here is quite limited. However, I have no doubts this wine is going to go anywhere in a long time. It's possible the wine can still evolve a little bit more, but more likely the wine is now at its plateau of maturity and it is going to stay there for another decade or two. Drink or keep, this is an absolutely gorgeous wine either way. Very highly recommended.

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  11/17/2022 - KeithAkers wrote: 91 Points

  88&90 Produttori Study (Cru and Domaine, Portland OR): This was open and balanced, but also a smidge dried out with tones of raspberries, dried cherries, dusty notes, balsamico, dried strawberries, tobacco leaf, older leather, menthol, earth notes, and rose petals. There is good depth, but this isn't as expressive as I would expect. The Medium bodied feel is balanced and elegant with tart, high acidity and slightly drying, high tannins. This bottle feels like it's on the downslope. Still, it is well balanced and there is a lot to like.

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  12/3/2016 - cct wrote: 92 Points

  Double decanted earlier in the day
  
  Softer and more elegant than the Paje, but lacking the extra dimension that made me favor the Paje. Redder fruited, with a brothy, umami savory side that I liked a lot. Great food wine and with outstanding balance. 92

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  10/27/2014 - Matt Neel Likes this wine:

  1989 Produttori del Barbaresco with Chambers Street Wines (Maialino, NYC): Deep ruby, barely bricking. Nose shows an immediate whiff of oxidation; then cherry, cola, horse piss. The palate is sweet and ready, more of the oxidation. Delicious, but underwhelming in the context of this lineup. Decent length, not better. Go ahead and drink (if this bottle if typical).

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  5/11/2014 - Outplaying wrote:

  Talula's Table with a few Berserkers - Spring Menu (Talula's Table, Kennett Square, PA): Tasted along side the Montestefano. Lots of tar, roses, floral, tart red fruits, orange rind. Very dry. A little more expressive nose at first but with a little time the Montestefano caught up.

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