97 points James Suckling: "Lots of white-truffle, ripe-strawberry and crushed-stone character. Full-bodied with a focused and pinpointed palate of flavors similar to the aromas. The tannins are polished and beautiful. Very elegant and sophisticated Rabaja. Drink after 2025 and onwards. (8/19/22)"
96+ points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "The Produttori del Barbaresco 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà is another spectacular release from this cooperative winery that hits it out of the ballpark with each set of new releases. That impressive track record includes this wine that delivers extreme focus, depth and integrity. The bouquet is very clear cut with dark cherry, tart plum, spice and blood orange, but it is also complex and fluid. It offers new perspectives with each swirl of the glass. From a hot vintage, the Rabajà is smooth, powerful and balanced. I would bet on long aging for this bottle. Drink: 2025-2050. (Jun 2022)"
96 points Wine Spectator: "We concluded with the Rabajà, often the most complete wine of the range. It’s less forthcoming than others, yet there is sweetness to the ripe fruit and depth on the nose, with a hint of cumin. Compact, with broad shoulders, it boasts a core of fruit ready to burst out that creates tension before the dense tannins emerge on the long finish. This is serious and requires patience (96 points, non-blind). (5/31/22)"
95 points Kerin O'Keefe (Wine Enthusiast): "This fragrant, full-bodied red has aromas of iris, woodland berry, dark spice and cedar. Firmly structured but also showing finesse, the savory palate exhibits fleshy raspberry, ripe black cherry and licorice framed in tightly knit, fine-grained tannins. Best from 2024 to 2029. (Jan 2022)"
94 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà is a potent, searingly tannic wine that will need a few years to come together. Brooding and backward, even for young Rabajà, the 2017 is painfully young today. It will be interesting to see what time brings. Today, the 2017 is a real powerhouse. Black fruit, menthol, licorice, melted road tar, game and menthol develop in the glass, but only with great reluctance. Drink: 2027-2039. (Feb 2022)"
96+ points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "The Produttori del Barbaresco 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà is another spectacular release from this cooperative winery that hits it out of the ballpark with each set of new releases. That impressive track record includes this wine that delivers extreme focus, depth and integrity. The bouquet is very clear cut with dark cherry, tart plum, spice and blood orange, but it is also complex and fluid. It offers new perspectives with each swirl of the glass. From a hot vintage, the Rabajà is smooth, powerful and balanced. I would bet on long aging for this bottle. Drink: 2025-2050. (Jun 2022)"
96 points Wine Spectator: "We concluded with the Rabajà, often the most complete wine of the range. It’s less forthcoming than others, yet there is sweetness to the ripe fruit and depth on the nose, with a hint of cumin. Compact, with broad shoulders, it boasts a core of fruit ready to burst out that creates tension before the dense tannins emerge on the long finish. This is serious and requires patience (96 points, non-blind). (5/31/22)"
95 points Kerin O'Keefe (Wine Enthusiast): "This fragrant, full-bodied red has aromas of iris, woodland berry, dark spice and cedar. Firmly structured but also showing finesse, the savory palate exhibits fleshy raspberry, ripe black cherry and licorice framed in tightly knit, fine-grained tannins. Best from 2024 to 2029. (Jan 2022)"
94 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà is a potent, searingly tannic wine that will need a few years to come together. Brooding and backward, even for young Rabajà, the 2017 is painfully young today. It will be interesting to see what time brings. Today, the 2017 is a real powerhouse. Black fruit, menthol, licorice, melted road tar, game and menthol develop in the glass, but only with great reluctance. Drink: 2027-2039. (Feb 2022)"
| Product SKU | 342688 |
| Producer | Produttori del Barbaresco |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| SubRegion | Barbaresco DOCG |
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Designation | Riserva |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.5% |
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