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The tasting |
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Medium-bright garnet. |
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Delicate and pure, with floral notes of peonies and roses, small red berries accented by hints of spice and licorice. |
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Fresh, ripe fruit on the palate, with silky tannins blending perfectly with the mineral structure. At an altitude of around 420m, these old vines deliver a lively, pleasant freshness, and we succumb to their unrivalled finesse. |
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The sommelier's advice |
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Serve between 16 and 18°C. |
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Duck leg confit, fillet of beef with black pepper, osso bucco, roast pigeon with thyme and rosemary, white truffle risotto. |
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From now until 2030 |
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The estate and the wine |
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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. |
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The 2018 Red Barbaresco Pajoré shows just how masterful aging can be. It comes from sixty-year-old vines planted at 420 meters, the highest point in Barbaresco, on a terroir famous for ripening early while keeping freshness and elegance. The nose is strikingly pure, with aromas of peony and rose, joined by small red berries, spices, and a touch of licorice. On the palate, the fruit stays vibrant, framed by fine tannins and a lovely mineral edge from its limestone and clay soils. Aging in François Frères barrels brings polish and harmony, highlighting the wine’s clarity and finesse rather than weighing it down. This is a subtle and naturally fresh expression, Burgundian in style, that you can already enjoy young but that will age beautifully until at least 2030. Rated 95/100 by the Selection Committee. |
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Hand harvested, indigenous yeasts. Fermentation and maceration on skins for 25 days. Malolactic fermentation in barrels. Aged 24 months in French oak barrels (15% new). Unfined, unfiltered wine. |
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AWARDS |
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Wine rated 94+/100 by our Committee!
Robert Parker: 94/100 |
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