Produttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco, Ovello Riserva 1978 Red with the complexity and pure

with the complexity and pure power of the vintage

93 points Vinous / IWC

full-bodied profile that needs 3-4 years of cellaring to round into form

Primary fermentation in neutral barrels from Burgundy

2F (9C) at night

Produttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco, Ovello Riserva 1978 Red with the complexity and pure2. 0cm 2. 5cm As one of the northernmost sites in Barbaresco, Ovello's clay rich soils and cool northern winds help it retain a "beautiful acidity" that is the key to its survival in long lived vintages like 1978. The 1978 Produttori del Barbaresco Ovello Riserva is a benchmark wine from a legendary Piedmont vintage, frequently rated between 93 and 95 points. It is widely celebrated for its remarkable freshness and longevity, often outperforming other