97 points Kerin O'Keefe: "The compelling 2021 Ovello Riserva from Produttori del Barbaresco opens with captivating aromas of dark culinary spice, underbrush, rose and mentholated notes. Delicious and full-bodied, the palate doles out ripe Marasca cherry, cranberry, star anise and ground clove. Firm, well-integrated tannins lend just the right amount of grip while fresh acidity keeps it bright and balanced. Drink 2028–2036. Abv: 14.5%. (Sep 2025)"

96+ points Ian D'Agata Wine Review: "Fully saturated red. Luscious raspberry, kirsch even, blood orange, tangerine peel, and minerals on the vibrant nose and palate. This big juicy wine is nicely polished and balanced on the long finish. A cooler, clay-rich site that tends to gives its most balanced wines in warmer years, the 2021 Riserva is a very good Ovello bottling indeed, blessed by excellent tension, balance, and juiciness. The long and clean finish only adds to its many charms. Neither as massive as the Produttori’s 2021 Riserva Rabajà and Montefico, nor as lifted and refined as their 2021 Riserva Asili, it offers exceptional balance for a wine from Ovello. In fact, I’d say this is easily the Produttori’s best wine from Ovello in years. Bravo! Drinking window: 2029-2039. (12/5/25)"

96 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello sizzles with tension right out of the gate. Orange peel, mint, chalk, white pepper and crushed rocks are all finely sketched. Bright and sinewy to the core, the 2021 captures the purest essence of Ovello. It's another stellar wine in this range. The Ovello will appeal most to readers who like tense wines. Drink: 2027-2041. (Oct 2025)"

96 points Wine Spectator: "Bright and expressive, this red offers black cherry, blackberry and violet flavors, plus a flash of licorice. Mineral and tobacco elements chime in as this builds through the midpalate to the long, energetic finish. Complex and balanced, but give this a few years. Best from 2030 through 2048. (Mar 2026)"