Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Sottimano |
Label Name: | Barbaresco Riserva |
Vintage: | 2013 |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Barbaresco (Neive), Piedmont |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Nebbiolo |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Decanter: 94 pts (single tasting). Wine Advocate: 94+ (reported). Wine Spectator: 94. Vinous/IWC: ~93 (compiled reviews). Prices/auctions and retailer notes available
Tasting Note
Aromas of cherry, black cherry, dried fig, leather, tar, white pepper and porcini. Full-bodied with ripe acidity, firm chalky tannins, savory earth and a long, spice-driven finish.
Food Pairing
Venison, roast beef, braised short rib, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses (Parmigiano-Reggiano); Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi, miso-grilled eggplant, shiitake/soy braised dishes.
Production Method
Hand‑harvested Nebbiolo; spontaneous fermentation with extended maceration (~45 days); aged ~36 months in French oak (≈25% new); bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Vineyard Info
Family-run Azienda Agricola Sottimano of Neive (founded by Rino Sottimano); owns ~18 ha including crus Cottà and Pajorè. Practices organic viticulture; Riserva made from the oldest parcels in top sites, produced in limited quantities.