Sottimano
"I can't say enough good things about the Sottimano family and the work they have done over the years to firmly establish themselves among Barbaresco's top growers." – Antonio Galloni "From top to bottom, this is an impressive set of wines from Sottimano, a property that continues its rapid ascent into the top echelon of the region's finest estates." – Wine Advocate Andrea Sottimano and his father Rino produce wines of outstanding quality from thirteen lovingly cared for hectares in the Cottà, Currà, Fausoni, Pajoré and Basarin crus in the Treiso and Neive townships. Their Barbarescos are elegant, evocative, subtle and yet hearty – to taste these crus side-by-side is to reply with a resounding YES to skeptics of terroir that question whether differences of only 200 meters does matter! The approach here is one of minimal intervention: indigenous yeasts, no fining or filtering. No insecticides are used and only organic fertilizers are used, and only minimally. Natural cover crops (grass cover) are left in the rows between the vines and are mowed 2 or 3 times a year. In autumn the soil of every other row between the vines is tilled. Each of their four cru Barbarescos are given the same treatment to allow the uniqueness of each cru to express itself. Fermentation is done in oak, of which about 30% is new, followed by 18-20 months in neutral barriques. The "Cottà," always the most fruit-driven of the crus, comes from 25-year old vines and features notes of red and black fruits and refined nuances of mint.The "Fausoni," from 40-year old vines, is the softest and most floral of the four, with trademark notes of mint and licorice and a firm core of vibrant acidity; elegant "Currà" is a big mouthful, extracted and built for the long term. The more traditional "Pajoré" from the Treiso area is the epitome of elegant austerity, with striking balance and perfect ripeness. 2004 saw the first release of a Barbaresco Riserva, made from a selection of old vines in the Pajoré and Cottà vineyards. Dolcetto "Bric del Salto" and the dry, still Brachetto "Mate" are also stunners from Sottimano, as is the barrique-aged Barbera "Pairolero" and the Langhe Nebbiolo, made entirely from declassified Basarin fruit. To experience these truly singular wines is to understand why they are rare gems indeed. Farming Practice:Practicing Organic
Sottimano 'Basarin' Barbaresco 2016
$60.95 $80.00
Wine Enthusiast 96 Cellar Selection Focused and full bodied, this has aromas of underbrush, eucalyptus, crushed botanical herb and wild rose. The chiseled palate delivers tension,
Sottimano 'Basarin Langhe' Nebbiolo 2019
$21.95 $28.26
Wine Advocate 92 "Here's a terrific wine to serve at informal dinners, like a meal served outdoors under patio lights on a warm summer night. The
Sottimano 'Cotta' Barbaresco 2017
$60.95 $80.00
Wine Enthusiast 95 "Blue flower, rose, camphor and baking spice aromas waft out of the glass. Juicy and delicious, the polished palate doles out juicy Marasca
Sottimano 'Pairolero' Barbera d'Alba 2019
$18.95 $25.06
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Italy » Barbera d'Alba
The Wine 100 Barbera from two different vineyards in Neive: Basarin and San Cristoforo Fermentation and maceration lasts 25 days No selected yeasts are used Malolactic fermentation in 15
Sottimano 'Pairolero' Barbera d'Alba 2018
Wine Advocate 93 "The Sottimano 2018 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Pairolero offers more richness and concentration, painting a dark and sultry portrait of this popular grape from
Sottimano 'Basarin Langhe' Nebbiolo 2016
Wine Advocate 91 "Sottimano's 2016 Langhe Nebbiolo is a juicy, fruit-forward wine that paints a pretty picture of young Nebbiolo. The wine also makes a great
Sottimano Dolcetto d'Alba 2016
About The Wine "100% Dolcetto sourced from 3 different vineyards (totaling 3.5 ha) in Neive: Cottá, Basarin, and San Cristoforo. The fermentation and maceration happens on
Sottimano 'Cotta' Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2016
Wine Enthusiast 97 Cellar Selection "Red berry, violet, forest floor, vanilla and balsamic aromas of menthol and camphor slowly appear on this stunning, radiant red along
Sottimano Dolcetto d'Alba 2015
Vinous Media 90 "A highlight in this range, the 2015 Dolcetto d'Alba Bric del Salto is powerful and rich, yet also restrained and light on its
Sottimano 'Basarin Langhe' Nebbiolo 2015
Wine Advocate 91+ "Located in the Nieve area, Sottimano sources fruit for this wine from across the larger Langhe appellation. The 2015 Langhe Nebbiolo is a
Sottimano 'Basarin Langhe' Nebbiolo 2014
About: Sottimano Langhe Nebbiolo Grape: Nebbiolo Location: Neive Cru: Basarin Size of the vineyard: 3.7 ha Average production: 1833 cases The Langhe Nebbiolo is produced from
Sottimano 'Pajore' Barbaresco 2014
Vinous Media 95 "The 2014 Barbaresco Pajoré is superb. Rich, deep and intense, yet also very raw, the 2014 possesses fabulous depth to match its intense
Sottimano 'Basarin Langhe' Nebbiolo 2013
Vinous Media 92 "The 2013 Langhe Nebbiolo is a real stunner. Translucent and weightless in the glass, with tons of pure pedigree, the 2013 hits all
Sottimano 'Fausoni' Barbaresco 2013
Vinous Media 94 "A dazzling wine of pure finesse, the 2013 Barbaresco Fausoni is supremely beautiful. For the first time I can remember in fifteen years
Sottimano 'Pajore' Barbaresco 2011
Vinous Media 95 - AG "Sottimano's 2011 Barbaresco Pajoré bursts from the glass with licorice, smoke, sweet spices and leather. Dense and powerful, yet also light
Sottimano 'Pajore' Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2010
Wine Advocate 93-95 "The 2010 Barbaresco Pajore resonates off every corner of the palate with layers of rich, intense fruit. Here, too, the balance of fruit
Sottimano 'Fausoni' Barbaresco 2010
Wine Advocate 92-94 "Absolutely nothing is missing in the 2010 Barbaresco Fausoni. It boasts great balance of fruit, acidity and tannin, with a long, perfumed finish
Sottimano 'Pajore' Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2007
Robert Parker 95 "The Pajore is the most complete of these 2007 Barbareschi. Sweet baking spices, menthol, minerals and new leather lead to a powerful core
Sottimano 'Cotta' Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2007
Robert Parker 95 "The 2007 Barbaresco Cotta is terrific, perhaps because the qualities of the vintage are so well suited to those of the vineyard. The
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