Produttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco Riserva Ovello, 2011

Ovello sits at the northern end of Barbaresco, where higher clay content gives Produttori del Barbaresco a firmer, earthier, more structured cru, full-bodied with savory, meaty depth. The 2011 was a warm, ripe vintage, which fleshes Ovello out and tames its naturally firm tannins, making it one of the more approachable versions of this serious site. It's drinking well now with a decant. Produttori reserves these single-vineyard Riservas for the strongest years. Earthy, structured and satisfying.