Sottimano

Barbaresco 'Basarin'

Barbaresco 'Basarin'

Barbaresco Basarin Sottimano
  • Nebbiolo from the Basarin cru in Neive
  • Vineyard sits atop a hillside that borders the zones of Neive and Treiso
  • South-west facing exposure
  • Fermentation with indigenous yeasts following an extended maceration on the skins for 40 days
  • Wine ages sur lie for 24 months in French barriques, of which 10%-15% are new, with the remaining barrels having previously been used up to 4 times
  • Bottled unfined and unfiltered

Info

Producer:
Vintage:
2020
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barbaresco
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red

Sizes Available

Full Bottle IT-SOT-41-20 12/750ml

Resources

Press & Reviews

James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2023-07-28
Jancis Robinson
Score
17+
Date
2023-07-25
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
94
Date
2023-05-04
Kerin O'Keefe
Score
96
Date
2023-04-26
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2022-10-31
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2023-08-24
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2023-12-15
"A dense red, solidly built and displaying mint, eucalyptus, vanilla and resin flavors, while berry and cherry fruit elements struggle to emerge. Despite its freshness and length, this is locked up tight. Best from 2026 through 2042. 400 cases made, 120 cases imported."

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