Barbaresco "Pajoré" 2016 by Sottimano is a testament to the aging potential of Piedmont wines. Its complexity, elegance, and aging potential make it an exceptional choice for wine enthusiasts seeking a truly unforgettable sensory experience.
Tasting Notes:
Barbaresco "Pajoré" 2016 by Sottimano offers a unique sensory experience. On the nose, it presents black cherries and a touch of black pepper.
On the palate, it is a typical Barbaresco, with dark fruits and a spicy touch, perfectly blended with well-presented tannins and acidity. It is a highly gastronomic wine that immediately appeals with its immediate presence and juicy extract.
This is a wine that will captivate lovers of complexity, structure, and elegance that Barbarescos have to offer. It is a remarkable choice for those seeking a truly Italian and authentic experience.
96/ 100
Wine Enthusiast
2016 Vintage
Tasted: Oct 2019
Elegant and structured, this full-bodied wine has aromas of ripe black-skinned berry, leather, menthol and baking spice. The focused palate shows great freshness and finesse, offering cranberry, red cherry, vanilla and licorice set against firm, fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity before a tight orange zest finish. Drink 2024–2036. Kerin O’Keefe
17.5/ 20
Jancis Robinson
2016 Vintage
Tasted: May 2019
93/ 100
Wine Spectator
2016 Vintage
Tasted: Feb 2020
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.