Sottimano - Barbaresco DOCG - Cottá - Rouge - 2017

Wine:

From the clay-limestone soils of Neive, the 2017 Red Barbaresco Cottá delivers a refined infusion of red fruit aromas lifted by notes of bay leaf, thyme, and balsamic. This carefully crafted Nebbiolo charms with its finesse, freshness, and complete lack of heaviness. On the palate, the fruit flavors expand around firm tannins, showing the bold character of this still-youthful grape. Vinified with precision, it offers remarkable aromatic length. Decant or serve in a large glass for full expression. Already a delight, it also promises at least ten years of graceful aging. An elegant wine, rated 95/100 by our Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Aged for about 24 months, most of which on the lees, in barrels (15% new), from the Burgundy cooperage François Frères).

Color:

Bright red of medium intensity.

Nose:

Infusion of red fruits underlined by aromas of laurel, thyme and balsamic.

Palate:

Fine and delicate, this wines' flavors unfold crescendo through notes of stone fruits and firm tannins.

Temperature:

Decant before serving between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Risotto with ceps, veal involtini, Brie with truffles.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032 and more for enthusiasts

Driven by an unwavering pursuit of excellence and authenticity, the Sottimano family crafts wines of remarkable finesse in Piedmont, built to age beautifully. These Red treasures, both sincere and full-bodied, showcase the pedigree of Italy’s greatest terroirs, particularly those of Barbaresco and Barbera.

Generous, passionate, and deeply inspired by Burgundy with its precision and refinement, the Sottimano family brings out the nobility of local grape varieties, capturing the natural elegance of this outstanding region. Single-vineyard vinification, organic farming, and impeccable aging all stand as proof of the estate’s mastery.

Today, it ranks among the very best estates in Barbaresco, with wines that recall the legendary finesse of Burgundy at its peak.