We would like to introduce you to the Barbaresco 'Currá' 2016, a wine that captures the essence of the Piedmont region and the Nebbiolo grape, offering remarkable complexity and structure. It is an exceptional choice for lovers of fine wines.
Tasting Notes:
Sottimano's Barbaresco 'Currá' 2016 is a unique sensual experience. On the nose, it presents black cherries and a spicy note of black pepper.
On the palate, it showcases itself as a typical Barbaresco, with dark fruits and a spiciness that seamlessly merges with well-presented tannins and acidity. This is a very gastronomic wine, immediately impressing with its direct presence and juicy extract.
This wine will captivate lovers of complexity, structure, and elegance that Barbarescos offer. It is a remarkable choice for those seeking a truly Italian and authentic experience.
94/ 100
Wine Enthusiast
2016 Vintage
Tasted: Dec 2021
Menthol, ripe dark-skinned fruit and star anise aromas mingle with espresso on this linear, full-bodied red. The palate is structured and still youthfully austere, featuring Marasca cherry, pomegranate, licorice and French oak sensations. Assertive, close-grained tannins provide firm support. Give it time to fully develop. Drink 2026–2036. Kerin O’Keefe
17.5/ 20
Jancis Robinson
2016 Vintage
Tasted: Jun 2021
94/ 100
Wine Spectator
2016 Vintage
Tasted: Nov 2021
About Winery
Sottimano
Piemont, Italy
The history of Sottimano began in the 1960s when Rino Sottimano completed his winemaking studies and acquired what would become the Sottimano winery in the Cottà cru. Since then, the winery has thrived and gained recognition for its exceptional wines.
Initially, the winery had only a few hectares of vineyards, which, after much effort, have grown to the current 18 hectares in one of the most prestigious areas of Barbaresco. It currently has five vineyards in Barbaresco: Currà, Cottà, Fausoni, Pajorè, and Basarin.
Many of Sottimano's most important vineyards are between 40 and 70 years old. These old vines, combined with the characteristic limestone and clay soil of the region, result in complexity in their wines.
Rino Sottimano is an advocate for organic grape cultivation and winemaking, whether in the vineyard or in the cellar, using natural yeasts.
Sottimano is a winery that combines tradition, unique terroir, and a commitment to sustainability. Each wine produced by this house is an authentic expression of the Barbaresco region, celebrating the richness of its old vines and the elegant power that has made them famous.