Produttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco, Ovello Riserva 1978 Red full-bodied profile that needs 3-4

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

layers of resolved fruit and sous bois

Served with oak smoked

93 points Vinous / IWC

but it shows more vigor than the 1983 today and will outlive that wine by at least a few years

Produttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco, Ovello Riserva 1978 Red full-bodied profile that needs 3-42. 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