- 100% Nebbiolo from the Basarin vineyard in Neive, on the border with Treiso
- Declassified Barbaresco from young vines, about 15-years-old
- Fermentation and maceration on the skins for 25 days with indigenous yeasts
- Malolactic fermentation in French barrels coopered expressly for the estate by Francois Frères in Burgundy
- Ages 14-16 months, half of this time on its lees
- 15% new oak, the remaining 85% up to 4th pass
- No filtering/no fining
- 1,833 cases produced annually
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Langhe Nebbiolo
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-SOT-04-22 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
91
Date
2025-05-06
"The 2022 Langhe Nebbiolo comes from Basarin and pours a reflective medium red color. It initially benefits from some air on opening to let its more volatile notes blow off and then reveals very pretty aromatics of ripe raspberries, pine needles, mint, and crushed roses. The palate is refreshing and structured, with finely coiled tannins, ripe acidity, and a bit of youthful grip on the finish. For lovers of this estate, it will be well worth snapping up several bottles to enjoy while waiting on the 2021s. Drink 2025-2032. They didn't produce any Barbaresco in 2022."
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2023-10-23
"The 2022 Langhe Nebbiolo is Barbaresco in all but name because of its slightly earlier release. Crushed flowers, spice, tobacco, cedar and bright Nebbiolo acids are nicely delineated. In 2022, the Langhe Nebbiolo has a bit more mid-palate richness than in most years, but that is not a bad thing for a wine meant to be enjoyed over the near and medium term."
Wine Advocate
Score
91
Date
2025-01-30
"Fruit for this wine comes exclusively from the Basarin cru. The Sottimano 2022 Langhe Nebbiolo shows pretty aromas of mint, blueberry and delicate violets. The wine does have a slightly herbal side, resulting in a botanical feel. Fermentation includes 50 days of skin contact, and the results are fresh, lightly tannic and medium in intensity."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2023
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2024-10-29
"The 2023 Langhe Nebbiolo, all from Basarin, is precise and finely cut. Crushed flowers, mint, spice, crushed rocks, rose petals and a kiss of blood orange all run through this translucent, wonderfully expressive Langhe Nebbiolo. This is a Barbaresco in all but name. Only its earlier release precludes its release with that appellation."
2021
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2022-12-05
2020
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2021-06-17
2020
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2021-09-28