Produttori del Barbaresco Pora Riserva 2021
Produttori del Barbaresco Pora Riserva 2021
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Proximity to the Tanaro River creates a unique microclimate for the Pora, a beautiful hill with West and South exposures, while the northern side of the hill is an abrupt bluff that drops into the river and where the famous white truffles can be find on season. Due to the proximity to the valley floor, Pora is relatively warm in the early morning hours, but breezy with slightly higher humidity through most of the day. Soil fertility is slightly higher here and this gives to the wine a smoother character, tannins are soft and the aromas always tend to open up in the early years of life. Pora is also one of the most historical vineyards in Barbaresco, as it was part of the property of Domizio Cavazza, the father of Barbaresco, who in 1894, founded the first Cantina Sociale. Produced as a single vineyard by Produttori del Barbaresco since 1967.
96 Kerin O’Keefe
Riserva is a stunning, generous wine, with great aromas and layers of delicious flavors including succulent raspberry, Morello cherry, star anise and blood orange. While it’s already immensely enjoyable, it also has a long life ahead. Abv: 14.5%. (Sep 2025)
95+ points Ian D'Agata
Bright deep red. Offers aromas of blueberry, dark plum and red cherry, plus delicate hints of sage and delicate earthy nuances that with Pora will typically become more apparent with age. Then showcases very pretty juicy, suave and sweet red fruit plus lovely acid/fruit/tannin balance and silky if youthful tannins. Very long and lifted on the strongly mineral finish. Not unlike the 2016 Riserva Pora, but that was more marked by red fruit and greater vibrancy than this one, which is more about dark fruit. Three growers provide the fruit for this wine. Drinking window: 2028-2038. (12/5/25)
95 Vinous (Galloni)
Drinking Window 2027 - 2041
The 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Pora is a fabulous introduction to the single-vineyard wines in this range. Pliant and resonant in the glass, the 2021 impresses with its solid core of fruit and exceptional balance. A wine of depth and structure, the Pora is compelling. Wild cherry fruit, spice, new leather and blood orange fill out the layers. This is an especially fine Pora. There is so much to look forward to. - Antonio Galloni, October 2025
95 Wine Advocate
Drinking Window 2026 - 2048
From a 10.5-hectare vineyard rooted in limestone-rich soils, the Produttori del Barbaresco 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Pora opens my annual tasting of the Riservas. I usually start with Pora because of its fine, silky personality and its more accessible fruit profile, which leans toward primary aromas of sweet cherry and raspberry. The 2021 vintage adds an extra layer of precision, delivering a wine of remarkable focus and definition, yet there is a moment of youthful fleshiness on the mid-palate. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in large oak botti, this wine captures the graceful side of Barbaresco while showcasing the exceptional balance of the vintage. This is a 20,000-bottle release. Published: Jul 23, 2026
95 Wine Spectator
Offering a mix of cherry, raspberry, strawberry, floral and mineral aromas and flavors, this red starts out round and open before dense, chalky tannins emerge. This almost feels approachable now yet should develop well over time. The lasting impression is of ripe fruit. Best from 2028 through 2047. (Mar 2026) - B.S.
Winemaking & Aging
- All wines are fermented in stainless steel tanks
- All wines aged in large neutral oak casks (botti) 25-50hL
- Aged for 36 Months in botti
- Bottle Aged for 8 Months prior to release
