97 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "A medium ruby color, the 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Rabaja comes from vines planted in 1968. It opens in the glass with notes of wild strawberries, crushed roses, leather, and stony earth. Medium-bodied, it has more complexity and good balance, with notes of incense lasting long on the finish. Elegant and refined, with another layer of distinction, it’s going to be a lovely wine to enjoy over the next two or more decades. Drink 2024-2044 (May 2024)"
96 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "Vietti worked in the Rabajà cru in the 1980s and has now returned to make this inaugural vintage of the latest wine to join the portfolio. And what a stunning wine it is. The 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà has plush, well-rounded fruit and a generous disposition with wild mountain blueberry, grenadine and watermelon candy. There are additional hints of resin, tar, linseed oil, fern or forest plant. The nose is one thing, but the palate is even more powerful, with very solid tannins, fresh acidity and generous fruit intensity. This Riserva fires on all cylinders. Drink 2026-2043 (Apr 2024)"
95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà is a new wine from Vietti. It soars out of the glass with a captivating bouquet redolent of crushed flowers, herbs, mint and orange peel. The aromatics alone are beguiling. Nervy and classic in build, with gorgeous inner sweetness, the 2019 is utterly irresistible. Drink 2028-2045 (Jan 2024)"
95 points James Suckling: "Transparent and clear aromas of cherries and berries with some cedar and lavender that follow through to a medium body, with fine and round tannins and a delicious finish. Very approachable now and refined. New wine from Vietti. Try after 2027. (Feb 2024)"
94 points Wine Enthusiast: "This Barbaresco leaps from the glass with aromas of farmer's market black raspberry jam, seeds included, blue violets, sweet spices and subtle herbal hints. Polished and lush on the palate with tart cherries that pop as the vibrant acidity keeps the palate fresh and rounded tannins ease the wine to the savory finish. Drink Now - 2040 (Jan 2024)"
96 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "Vietti worked in the Rabajà cru in the 1980s and has now returned to make this inaugural vintage of the latest wine to join the portfolio. And what a stunning wine it is. The 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà has plush, well-rounded fruit and a generous disposition with wild mountain blueberry, grenadine and watermelon candy. There are additional hints of resin, tar, linseed oil, fern or forest plant. The nose is one thing, but the palate is even more powerful, with very solid tannins, fresh acidity and generous fruit intensity. This Riserva fires on all cylinders. Drink 2026-2043 (Apr 2024)"
95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà is a new wine from Vietti. It soars out of the glass with a captivating bouquet redolent of crushed flowers, herbs, mint and orange peel. The aromatics alone are beguiling. Nervy and classic in build, with gorgeous inner sweetness, the 2019 is utterly irresistible. Drink 2028-2045 (Jan 2024)"
95 points James Suckling: "Transparent and clear aromas of cherries and berries with some cedar and lavender that follow through to a medium body, with fine and round tannins and a delicious finish. Very approachable now and refined. New wine from Vietti. Try after 2027. (Feb 2024)"
94 points Wine Enthusiast: "This Barbaresco leaps from the glass with aromas of farmer's market black raspberry jam, seeds included, blue violets, sweet spices and subtle herbal hints. Polished and lush on the palate with tart cherries that pop as the vibrant acidity keeps the palate fresh and rounded tannins ease the wine to the savory finish. Drink Now - 2040 (Jan 2024)"
| Product SKU | 351166 |
| Producer | Vietti |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| SubRegion | Barbaresco DOCG |
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Designation | Riserva |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
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