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2020 Produttori del Barbaresco "Muncagota" Barbaresco Riserva

2020 Produttori del Barbaresco "Muncagota" Barbaresco Riserva

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Jeb Dunnuck

Reviewed May 2025
Coming from a southeast-facing exposure with a cooler climate, the 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Muncagota is a bit lighter by comparison and has more lift aromatically as well, with notes of rosemary, mint, redcurrants, and dried earth. It has a more linear feel and captures a wonderful, refreshing energy, with finer but defined tannins and ripe citrus and apricot on the long finish. I think this is going to be one to watch and could potentially exceed the rest of the wines in the range thus far. (AF) 96+
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Professional Reviews

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Kerin O'Keefe

Review Date: 09/2024
The 2020 Muncagota Riserva opens with an intense balsamic fragrance recalling camphor and eucalyptus that accent forest floor, hay and woodland berry. On the fresh, rather firm palate, taut, fine-grained tannins accompany ripe cherry, star anise white pepper and crushed mint.

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Wine Spectator

Review Date: 04/2025
Broad yet supple and laced with plum, black cherry and blackberry flavors, this red is focused by bracing acidity. Licorice, earth and iron accents add depth as this tightens up. Offers fine-grained tannins on the persistent finish, which shows mineral notes. (BS)

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Wine Advocate

Review Date: 01/2025
The Produttori del Barbaresco 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Muncagota is quite powerful and ample but not fully integrated as of yet. This vineyard site is located in a warm growing area, and you do feel the heat of the vintage in terms of the ripeness of the bouquet and the softness of the tannins. This wine paints with broad brush strokes, offering blackberry, plum and spice. (ML)

Staff Reviews

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Orazio Campoli

Orazio Campoli

K&L Buyer
Review Date: 07/2025
Muncagota wine features a balanced character and bright personality which combines freshness with spicy notes. The wine exhibits detailed characteristics but lacks the thickness of Rabajà and Montestefano. Close observation of this cru produces satisfying results.

Notes

Produttori del Barbaresco’s Muncagota Barbaresco Riserva 2020 is a refined and expressive Nebbiolo, showcasing elegance, structure, and terroir-driven minerality. The nose is vibrant and layered, revealing aromas of red cherry, wild berries, and dried rose, intertwined with notes of sweet spice, orange peel, and crushed herbs. The palate is fresh yet structured, offering juicy red fruit, silky tannins, and a distinct mineral core, all balanced by bright acidity. A long, polished finish lingers with nuances of balsamic, cedar, and subtle floral undertones.

Details

TypeRed Wine
VarietalNebbiolo
OriginBarbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
Bottle Size750 mL
SKU1849374