Produttori del Barbaresco : Pora 2017

A balanced and sophisticated Barbaresco red wine

The estate

Located in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, Produttori del Barbaresco was founded in 1958 by the priest of the village of Barbaresco. In fact, in order to protect the small local estates and perpetuate their know-how, he decided to unite the holdings of nineteen small producers by merging them into a common estate. The wines of Produttori del Barbaresco are renowned for their elegance, full-bodied character and wide range of aromas.

The vineyard

Produttori del Barbaresco reigns over a vineyard of 100 hectares. The vines are planted on a mosaic of terroirs composed of clay soils in the heart of the "pre-alpine" hills which are poised at an altitude of between 200 and 400 metres.

The wine

Pora 2017 by Produttori del Barbaresco is a Barbaresco wine that stems from a 10.7-hectare vineyard. This south/southwest facing Piedmont terroir rests on limestone soils composed of sandy veins.

Vinification and ageing

Fermentation at 30°C. Maceration for 28 days. Malolactic fermentation. The initial 36 months of ageing in large oak barrels is completed by 12 months of bottle ageing.

The blend

Nebbiolo (100%).

Produttori del Barbaresco’s Pora 2017: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

This full-bodied and rich Piedmontese wine reveals mineral and spicy aromas that harmoniously blend with balanced tannins and stretch to a very elegant finish.

Food and wine pairing

Fresh pasta, risotto, white and red meat or game will complement this fine Italian red wine.

Cellaring

Pora 2017 by Produttori del Barbaresco can be cellared until 2037 to reveal its full aromatic range.