- 100% Nebbiolo from 55-75 year old vines planted to an amphitheater-shaped vineyard rich in limestone
- Fermentation and the maceration on the skins for about 40 days with indigenous yeasts
- Malolactic fermentation in French barrels coopered expressly by Francois Frères in Burgundy
- The wine stays in these barrels for approximately 24 months, half of this time on its lees
- 10-15% of the barrels used for aging this wine are new, the remaining barrels have previously been used up to 4 times. No fining or filtration.
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2014
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barbaresco
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-SOT-40-14 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
95
Date
2019-06-28
"Whoa, this is a wine with great potential, but the 2014 Barbaresco Currá needs at least another two years to just chill out. It's way too tightly wound at the moment. This vineyard is right next door to Cottà, but the Currà (the accents here reflect the real spelling of these MGA crus) is a whole different animal altogether. The soil that lies underground accounts for the difference. This Barbaresco is closed and hard if released too early, and this vintage definitely needs more time to show that elegance, which is bound to be remarkable when it does. The fabric of the mouthfeel is different, to say the least, but there is much more complexity as well."
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2019-08-27
"A firm and linear red with cherry, cedar and light hazelnut aromas and flavors. Medium to full body. Compacted and refined tannins."
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2017-10-31
"Bright aromatics and veins of incisive tannin give the 2014 Barbaresco Currà its energy and drive. Like all of these 2014s, the Currà has a bit more volume and textural depth than is typically the case, along with sweeter, riper tannins."
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2020-02-29
"Dense and tightly wound, with a kernel of ripe cherry and plum fruit locked within the beefy tannins. It's difficult to see where this is going today, but all the components are in the right proportions. Wild herb and earth accents add detail."
Kerin O'Keefe
Score
92
Date
2017-06-01
"Truffle, underbrush, dark berry and baking spice aromas take center stage. The firm palate is still young and primary, showing unripe red berry, sage, ground clove, truffle and star anise alongside bracing tannins and vibrant acidity. Give this time to fully come together"
Wine Enthusiast
Score
92
Date
2017-11-01
"This wine's truffle, underbrush, dark berry and baking spice aromas take center stage. Still young and primary, it shows unripe red berry, sage, ground clove, truffle and star anise flavors on the palate, structured with bracing tannins and vibrant acidity. Give it time to fully come together. Kerin O™Keefe"
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2021
James Suckling
Score
98
Date
2026-03-11
"A graceful red with a spicy nose, showing graphite, licorice, earth, juniper and wild dark fruit. Lots of complexity, offering oak-bark intensity, balsamic notes, rhubarb and pine resin. Full-bodied, this shines with crisp acidity, density and velvety tannins on the savory palate. An amazing wine of stunning depth and detail. Drink or hold."
2021
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
97
Date
2026-04-14
"The 2021 Barbaresco Currà is always released two years after the other Barbaresco wines, spending additional time in bottle even though the aging regimen is otherwise the same. In the glass, it opens with notes of pomegranate, bright herbs, light earth, and attractive rustic accents. Medium-bodied, it shows wonderful clarity with vibrant tension and acidity, balanced length, and elegant citrus tones that carry through the finish. Harmonious and structured yet weightless on the palate, this is a beautiful expression of the cru. Drink 2026-2046."
2021
Vinous
Score
97+
Date
2025-10-28
"The 2021 Barbaresco Currà just as captivating as it has always been. Readers will find a vertical, explosive young Barbaresco that excels from start to finish. Complex floral aromatics lead into sweet red cherry fruit, mint, white pepper, dried herbs, blood orange and cinnamon. The 2021 has closed down a bit since I tasted it last year, but only by a touch. It's an absolutely compelling wine."
2020
Vinous
Score
96
Date
2025-10-28
"The 2020 Barbaresco Currà is fascinating to taste next to the 2021, as the two wines paint very clear pictures of their respective vintages. Deep and layered, with superb textural depth, the 2020 is a rich, heady wine that is just starting to open a touch in its aromatics. I would still cellar it for a few years, but opening a bottle now is not a crime. There's real density and plushness here."
2020
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2025-06-19
"This wine is released one year later than the other Barbarescos in this portfolio. The Sottimano 2020 Barbaresco Currá reveals an open-knit character with immediate tones of tart cherry, dried raspberry and lavender sachet. There is an inherent sweetness to those fruit and floral aromas, and the wine remains contained in terms of mouthfeel thanks to its mid-weight texture. Fruit comes from a 1.5-hectare parcel in Nieve with 40- and 50-year-old vines. Given the warmth of the vintage, I recommend a near- or medium-term drinking window for this 3,000-bottle release."
2019
Wine Advocate
Score
96
Date
2023-08-24
2019
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2023-10-23
2019
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2023-07-28
2019
Wine Spectator
Score
94
Date
2023-09-13
Wine Advocate
Score
96+
Date
2021-06-17
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
95
Date
2021-05-30
Wine Enthusiast
Score
94
Date
2021-10-05
"Cellar Selection"
Wine Spectator
Score
94
Date
2021-08-25
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2022-02-15