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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.7 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 32 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Richard P Howden on 8/1/2022 & rated 93 points: Beautiful nose of earthy cherry and raspberry with light but classy tar and floral undertones. Palate still youthful and red fruited. Moderate tannins, perfect balance and good length. Served over 2 hours with Italian food (SF restaurant). Mid weight balanced tuna tartare but structure stood up to caccio e pepe and pork chops. In a great place now but with plenty in reserve to please for many years. (996 views) | | | Tasted by portman63 on 9/24/2021 & rated 91 points: I should have given this more air and time before serving it, but as it opened up over 2-3 hours it improved and showed more black raspberry and floral elements indicating that this has a long life ahead of it. I think give 3-5 years or open it 2-3 hours before serving. (1327 views) | | | Tasted by NostraBacchus on 9/25/2020 & rated 93 points: This is beautifully aged and in its prime drinking window from my perspective. Notes of dried flowers, some dried fruits, menthol, some mint, also some dark fruit, some tar, graphite and tobacco. It‘s medium-full bodied, with still medium-high acidity and medium+ tannin that is still present and a touch drying. Good length. A nicely aged Pajè and this will still provide a lot of joy over the next 10 years or so. I like the freshness here. (1997 views) | | | Tasted by HowardNZ on 6/28/2020: The 2004 Produttori Riservas: Asili wins by a nose (Magnum Society, Wellington, New Zealand): Served single blind. Picked as clearly the Pajè. A lighter ruby colour with a little garnet. A bouquet of tilled earth, red cherry and preserved red fruit, with a touch of tar and meaty and pretty, floral components. Also, some Marmite, showing signs of development and oxidation. In the mouth, charming and lighter bodied than the other wines. Some tasters had the Pajè as lacking depth and weight. Savoury, earthy and meaty. Also some dark chocolate and Marmite. Attractive, vibrant acidity, I really liked. Judged on palate, the most evolved wine in the lineup. The tannins well integrated and softened, although some found them a little drying on the relatively short finish. Overall, an attractive, enjoyable entry level wine, there for drinking soon. My rating 7/7, group rating 6/7. (1999 views) | | | Tasted by glou.sf on 1/23/2020: This didn’t quite feel right. Probably a bottle that wasn’t stored well. Drinkable, but I suspect slight heat damage. (1656 views) | | | Tasted by Finare Vinare on 10/26/2019 & rated 93 points: This bottle was fully mature aromatically, with tertiary notes such as rusty iron, spicebox, dried porcini, and old boat-house. Yet on the palate it still has a lot of verve and energy, with mineral salinity on the finish. So, in a great spot on the development curve. (2082 views) | | | Tasted by guitarkim on 5/24/2019 & rated 93 points: Nice, mature and lovely Paje with a solid backbone.
Aroma: licorice, tar, tobacco, moist forest floor,
Full-bodied- with very good acid and firm and gripping tannins. Nice fruit concentration.
Excellent length with a hint of sweetness in the finish.
In a great place right now. (1263 views) | | | Tasted by Richard P Howden on 5/16/2019 & rated 91 points: After 2 hours breathing, fragrant nose of rose, cinnamon, earthy spices. Mid weight very spicy palate, earthy, minerals, great acid and balance with medium+ finish. Nice wine on the dry side. (1119 views) | | | Tasted by kfinsrud on 5/11/2019 & rated 90 points: PnP. Flott farge. Mørke kirsebær, tørkede roser og litt tobakk. Mjuk munnfølelse med modne tanniner. Virker moden og egentlig perfekt nå. Drikk nå - 2021. (1246 views) | | | Tasted by ahagen on 3/20/2019 & rated 91 points: Elegant, balansert, perfekt modning etter et par timer på karaffel (1074 views) | | | Tasted by Hschmitz on 2/25/2018 & rated 88 points: flot farve stadig, syre rigtig din barbaresco. (1434 views) | | | Tasted by SimonG on 11/7/2017 & rated 92 points: J&VB with RIBBS (Brunswick House): Obviously neb nose, so having guessed Barolo incorrectly, it must be barb and probably a Prod. Bright raspberry fruit cut through with black tea. Still plenty of grip on the palate, just starting to soften a little at the edges. Lovely. **** (1818 views) | | | Tasted by wineamateur on 10/27/2016: Checking in on the Produttori 2004 Riservas; 10/16/2016-11/7/2016: Seems to be a bit paler in colour and more evolved than others. Strongly balsamic, very savoury nose. Not a perfect bottle, I fear. (2301 views) | | | Tasted by colorflavorlocking on 9/14/2016 & rated 90 points: Wonderfully floral. Elegant texture. Delicate. (732 views) | | | Tasted by Finare Vinare on 8/9/2016 & rated 92 points: Decanted for aeration, then poured. At first the perfumed nose shows some notes of maturity - porcini mushrooms, rust, earth - before the sweet cherry/plum/raspberry fruit opens up and takes over the show. Yes, the palate is surprisingly fruity for such an old-school wine, with ripe tannins and measured acidity. Good length too, slightly warming. Definitely ready, fairly youthful at twelve years, will keep and develop for several years more. Just watch the serving temperature to keep a refreshing balance. (2790 views) | | | Tasted by laralh on 3/19/2016 & rated 88 points: Kirsebær, bringebær, tobakk, lakris, litt sitrus, eucalyptus og salvie. Ikke veldig fyldig, men ok balanse og bra syretrøkk. Bra lengde. (2232 views) | | | Tasted by NostraBacchus on 7/23/2015 & rated 93 points: Almost identical tasting note to the one dated 11/29/2014. A very classic and pretty Barbaresco that is more about elegance and tension. Still has many years ahead. (3159 views) | | | Tasted by NostraBacchus on 11/29/2014 & rated 93 points: Slow-o'd for 3 hours. Medium garnet color with a touch of brick. Very pretty and elegant nose of darker red cherries, crushed flowers, dried fruits, some tar, menthol. On the palate there are similar notes of cherries, tar, menthol, tobacco, violets, orange zest, steel and some coffee. It's medium-full bodied with pretty good mid-palate density, mouth-watering medium-high acidity and still medium-high tannin that is very silky. Good length. A very beautiful Pajè that is still at the beginning of the drinking window but starting to open up aromatically. Despite the power it is super fresh and refined. (3418 views) | | | Tasted by winemaker on 3/15/2014 & rated 91 points: Popped and poured into 2 Zalto Burg glasses and allowed to sit for 40 minutes prior to the first taste. Beautiful transparent ruby. Smells of red fruits and flowers. Fairly tart, subtle but tasty resiny fruit. Tannins are not sticking out in any way. Nice after taste and decent length finish. This wine has entered its drinking window. (2555 views) | | | Tasted by Hschmitz on 8/12/2012 & rated 86 points: usexet..... (3438 views) | | | Tasted by hennlund on 3/4/2010: Drunk over two days. Straight from the bottle: what an aroma - a veritable fruit bomb, very intense, concentrated and deep fruit - red berries, sweet cherries, "cocktail berries", flowers, a hint of tobacco and wood - elegant and fresh. Fades of a bit after some time in the glass. Palate: Fresh, slim cherry fruit, really tough tannins that covers some of the fruit, but after swallowing the fruit re-emerges and lasts for a long time. After an hour or so in the decanter, the wine was put back in the bottle, corked and put in the fridge. Day two: has changed a lot. The same kind of fruit, stronger again now, but with better "resolution" - roses, rose berries and cherries that seem lighter than last night. Still more emphasis on freshness and elegance. Lovely mouth feel, cherries, some spice, tannins have been rounded off a bit and are not so dominating. Fresh. A long, fruity finish that is just lovely. Not very full bodied, but juicy, elegant and aromatic. (3715 views) | | | Tasted by David Paris (dbp) on 7/27/2009 & rated 86 points: 2004 Produttori del Barbaresco Riserva (and a few others) (Burnside Zupan's (Portland, OR)): Another downer... Brighter red fruits than the Pora on the nose, but very tight, showing some acidic cranberry. More approachable on the palate, showing some pleasing fruit, but mainly under the covers. Tart, acidic fruit on the finish, and a bit disjointed again, with some heat coming through. (4113 views) | | | Tasted by subtlet on 7/27/2009 & rated 86 points: 2004 Produttori de Barbaresco Tasting (Zupan's, Portland, OR): Strawberries and cranberries on the nose along with a hint of coffee. There are some lovely bright cherry flavors right away, but the wine becomes disjointed toward the finish and some huge tannins come rolling in and stomp all over my palate. Too much for me. (4328 views) | | | Tasted by Cahill on 5/9/2009 & rated 93 points: Vintages Tasting with Aldo Vacca (Concord, MA): The Paje was somewhere between the Asili and the Ovello, with some nice ripe fruit with classic nebbiolo pine, spice, and tar, but really a sense of coiled power coming from the structure with its dusty tannins that made me think that in 10 years this one will be the best of this bunch. (3722 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, A Look Back at the 2004 & 2005 Barbarescos (Jun 2016) (6/1/2016)
(Produttori Del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Pajè) Subscribe to see review text. | By Walter Speller
JancisRobinson.com (5/14/2014)
(Cantina Sociale dei Produttori del Barbaresco, Pajè Riserva Barbaresco Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Campbell Mattinson
The WINEFRONT (8/18/2009)
(Produttori del Barbaresco Paje Barbaresco Riserva) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, New Releases from Piedmont (Oct 2008)
(Produttori Del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Paje) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, November/December 2007, IWC Issue #135
(Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Paje) Subscribe to see review text. |
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| Produttori del BarbarescoO ok justNebbioloNebbiolo is a red grape indigenous to the Piedmont region of Italy in the Northwest. The grape can also be found in other parts of the world, though they are not as respected.
Nebbiolo is often considered the "king of red wines," as it is the grape of the famed wines of Barolo DOCG, Barbaresco DOCG, and Roero DOCG. It is known for high tannins and acidity, but with a distinct finesse. When grown on clay, Nebbiolo can be very powerful, tannic, and require long aging periods to reach its full potential. When grown on sand, the grape exhibits a more approachable body with more elegant fruit and less tannins, but still has high aging potential.
"Nebbiolo" is named for the Italian word, "nebbia", which means "fog", in Italian and rightfully so since there is generally a lot of fog in the foothills of Piedmont during harvest.
Nebbiolo is a late-ripening variety that does best in a continental climate that boasts moderate summers and long autumns. In Piedmont, Nebbiolo is normally harvested in October.
More links:
Varietal character (Appellation America) | Nebbiolo on CellarTrackerPajèSingle vineyard south to the town of Barbaresco. Details on weinlagen.infoItaly Italian Wines (ItalianMade.com, The Italian Trade Commission) | Italian Wine Guide on the WineDoctorPiedmont Vignaioli Piemontesi (Italian only)
On weinlagen-infoLanghe Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Roero | Union of Producers of Albese Wines (Albeisa)Barbaresco Geographical details of the DOCG down to single vineyards. The vineyards belonging to the comune Barbaresco can be found here |
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