- Nebbiolo from 45-year-old vines planted in Neive to soils composed of sand and clay
- Fermentation and maceration on the skins for about 40 days with indigenous yeasts
- Malolactic fermentation in French barrels coopered expressly for Sottimano by Francois Frères in Burgundy
- The wine remains on the lees for approximately 24 months
- 10% of the barrels used for aging this wine are new; the remaining 90% have previously been used up to 4 times
- No fining or filtration
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2020
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barbaresco
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-SOT-20-20 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2023-07-28
Jancis Robinson
Score
17+
Date
2023-07-25
Kerin O'Keefe
Score
95
Date
2023-04-26
Vinous
Score
97+
Date
2022-10-31
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2023-08-24
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2023-12-15
"A dense, dry red, with scents and flavors of smoky spices mingling with cherry, menthol and earth. Leans to the austere, firm side, with distinctive spicy aromas and flavors. Best from 2027 through 2043. 250 cases made, 75 cases imported."