We present to you the Barbaresco 'Fausoni' 2019 from the renowned winery Sottimano. This wine is a true expression of the tradition and terroir of Barbaresco in the heart of Piedmont.
Tasting Notes:
The complexity of the Barbaresco 'Fausoni' 2019 begins on the nose, with its earthy and spicy personality perfectly interwoven with aromas of plum and raspberry.
On the palate, this Barbaresco shows great elegance. Its tannins are fine and present, affirming the taste of cherries and spicy notes that become more pronounced in the finish.
This wine deserves to be enjoyed slowly, revealing layers of aromas as it opens in the glass. A true gem from the Sottimano winery, representing the excellence of Barbaresco and the passion for producing high-quality organic wines.
96/ 100
Wine Enthusiast
2019 Vintage
Tasted: Sep 2022
Enticing aromas of rose, iris, culinary spice and botanical herb take shape in the glass along with whiffs of crushed berry on this fragrant red. The focused, linear palate is still tightly wound and austere, offering juicy red cherry, star anise and thyme set against bright acidity and firm, close-grained tannins. It's loaded with nervous energy and needs time but already shows great class. Drink 2029–2044. Kerin O’Keefe
17.5/ 20
Jancis Robinson
2019 Vintage
Tasted: May 2022
94/ 100
Wine Spectator
2019 Vintage
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.