This Barbaresco Riserva is an impressive example of the excellence of Piedmont's terroir and the potential of the Nebbiolo grape. With its extended aging, it achieves a complexity and harmony that are truly memorable. This wine is the ideal choice for special moments.
Tasting Notes:
Barbaresco Riserva 2013 by Sottimano is a wine that will explode with aromas on the nose. Plums, black cherries, blackberries, and dried figs dominate the fruity nuances, while hints of white pepper and floral notes of violet and lavender impress.
On the palate, this wine reveals refined tannins that provide intensity and longevity. You will be able to confirm fruity flavors and the presence of white pepper spice, along with a well-marked acidity.
Barbaresco Riserva 2013 by Sottimano is a testament to the excellence of the Piedmont region and the Nebbiolo grape variety. Its extended aging of 36 months will provide complexity and sophistication, making it an extraordinary choice for wine enthusiasts seeking a truly remarkable experience.
94/ 100
Wine Spectator
2013 Vintage
94/ 100
Robert Parker The Wine Advocate
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.