The Pora vineyard is arguably one of the key historic vineyards of Barbaresco: it was part of the property of Domizio Cavazza, “The Father of Barolo”. Prior to Cavazza’s involvement in the region, Barbaresco was generally considered the “poor brother” of Barolo. The Pora vineyard sustains a unique microclimate due to its proximity to the Tanaro River. The vineyard is situated on a beautiful hill with south and west exposures. Because it sits relatively close to the valley floor, Pora is relatively warm in the early morning hours, then breezy with slightly higher humidity through the afternoon. Soil fertility is slightly higher here on the plain, and this creates a wine of gentle character, with soft tannins and a youthful, fruit-forward nose.
“The 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Pora is aromatic, effusive and quite charming. Crushed flowers, spice, leather, tobacco and cedar lend notable inner sweetness. Medium in body and gracious, the Pora is pretty approachable today, although it will be better with a few years in bottle. This is a very beautiful, vivid Pora and a fine introduction to the Riservas.”
93 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media, September 2024
“This is the first wine served in a flight of nine that increase in intensity and power moving forward. The Produttori del Barbaresco 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Pora opens to a medium-light color with garnet highlights. Aromas include wild cherry, cassis and blue flower. You also get hints of crushed limestone. The Pora vineyard is near the Tanaro River Valley, where warm air accumulates, and the vines are planted in fertile soils. The extra heat and humidity of the area makes for accessible wines that are ready to drink and are less complex overall.”
93 points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, Janaury 2025